WEB DESK: On the direction of IG Punjab proclaimed offenders and absconders across the province, Rao Sardar Ali Khan, crackdown against proclaimed offenders and court absconders is underway across the province. A total of 18815 proclaimed offenders and 12025 court absconders were arrested during the year. 810 proclaimed offenders and 2301 court absconders were […]
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Dengue kills two, infects five in last 24 hours
On Tuesday, dengue fever killed two people in Lahore taking the overall death toll in Punjab to 163 in 2021. However, five persons were infected during the last 24 hours across Punjab including four in Lahore and one in Faisalabad taking the tally to 25,225 so far in the current year. Primary and Secondary Health […]
1,500 flour millers on strike
Owners of more than 1,500 flour mills across the country, including Faisalabad, went on strike for two days from Thursday in support of their demands. He clarified that if the demands are not met, all the flour mills will be closed indefinitely from June 30. In the budget for the financial year 2021, it has […]
University of Agriculture Faisalabad approves Rs7.68 bn budget
University of Agriculture Faisalabad Finance and Planning Committee has approved Rs 7.686 billion budget for the financial year 2021-22 that would be presented before the Syndicate and Senate for approval. The meeting was chaired by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Anas Sarwar Qureshi while the budget was presented by Treasurer Umar Saeed Qadri. The House […]
Tax evaders cause losses of Rs 2.70 billion to the national exchequer
As many as 236 tax evaders have caused a loss of Rs 2.70 billion to the national exchequer. The report of the Departmental Audit Committee of the Regional Tax Office of the Federal Board of Revenue has revealed that there is a list of 236 such persons in the four districts of Faisalabad Division, those […]
All resources to be utilized for the welfare of people: Chaudhry Sarwar
FAISALABAD: The government would utilize all available resources for improving the living standard of people by providing them all basic amenities, said Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar. He was addressing a gathering while inaugurating a water filtration plant at Primary School Chak No.214-RB Dhadiwala Sharqi here on Wednesday. Faizullah Kamoka, Chairman NA Standing Committee on […]
Over 400,000 people vaccinated in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: As many as 6,413 more people and Health Care Worker were administered the corona vaccine at designated 34 vaccination centers yesterday, and till now, 405239 people have been vaccinated. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali informed that 369145 general public and 36071 health workers were administered vaccines in which 309214 had first, and 59931 had second […]
Anti-polio vaccination campaign starts today
FAISALABAD: As many as 1.327 million children under 5 years of age would be administered polio vaccine drops in the district during the next National Anti Polio Campaign which would be continued from 07 to 11 June. This was told by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali while inaugurating the anti-polio campaign at Hilal e Ahmar Maternity […]
Software technology park coming up in Faisalabad
FAISALABAD: The Sitara Chemical Group will establish the first Software technology park in Faisalabad under the title of “Sitara Techno Park”. A special ceremony was held in which Mian Muhammad Adrees, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sitara Chemical Group, and Muhammad Usman Nasir, managing director of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), formally […]
Ayub Agricultural Research Institute scientists oppose privatization of four departments
FAISALABAD: The decision to privatize wheat, sugarcane, rice, and maize departments of the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute has stirred unrest among the scientists and employees. Reports say the decision was taken due to allegations of delay in research and uncontrolled management structure. There has been a wave of uneasiness and concern among agricultural scientists and […]