Author: Zafar Chishti

Faisalabad’s Journey Towards Modern Public Transport (Maqbool Malick, Director Public Relations Faisalabad) Faisalabad is one of Pakistan’s major industrial and commercial centres. With its rapidly growing population, expanding industrial and business activities and the steady spread of educational institutions and residential areas, the number of people travelling across the city every day continues to increase. In such circumstances, the need for a safe, comfortable, reliable and modern public transport system has become more pressing than ever. The Mass Transit/Metro Bus Project in Faisalabad represents an important step towards meeting this…

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Smog pollution: A threat to health and environments (Dr. Qudsia Nazir) Smog is a serious environmental problem affecting many urban and agricultural regions. Formed from a mixture of smoke, fog, harmful gases, dust and fine particles, it reduces air quality and visibility and threatens human health, agriculture, transportation and the environment. Understanding its causes and adopting effective preventive measures are essential for a cleaner and healthier future. Smog generally occurs in two major forms: classical smog and photochemical smog. Classical smog is usually linked with the burning of coal and…

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Balanced Soil Nutrition: A key to Sustainable Soil Health and Higher Crop Productivity (Dr. Hina Javed) Agriculture is fundamental to global food security, however, sustaining crop productivity under increasing pressure from soil degradation, climate variability, rising fertilizer costs and declining nutrient-use efficiency has become a major challenge. In Pakistan, intensive and continuous cultivation, inadequate nutrient replenishment, low soil organic matter and imbalanced fertilizer application have progressively affected soil fertility and productivity. The predominant dependence on inorganic fertilizers, particularly when applied without soil-test-based recommendations, may increase nutrient losses through leaching, runoff,…

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Nabeel Javed Distributes Land Certificates to Allotment Farmers Under ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ Programme (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: A ceremony was held in Faisalabad under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” (My Farm, My Livelihood) Programme, during which land allotment certificates were distributed to 1,275 landless farmers for a total of 3,707 acres of agricultural land. Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab Nabeel Javed distributed the allotment certificates among the successful beneficiaries.The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Faisalabad Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh,…

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Commissioner Faisalabad Declares Government Offices Plastic-Free Zones, Launches Division-Wide Campaign Against Plastic Use (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: In a major step towards environmental protection and sustainable development, Commissioner Faisalabad Imran Hamid Sheikh has directed that all government offices across the Faisalabad Division be declared “Plastic-Free Zones.” The initiative has formally commenced from the Commissioner Office, setting an example for all public institutions in the division.According to official sources, the use of plastic water bottles, disposable plastic items and plastic shopping bags has been completely prohibited within…

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DC Nauman Siddique Visits Suthra Punjab Control Room (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad Muhammad Nauman Siddique visited the Control Room of the Suthra Punjab Agency to review the ongoing cleanliness operation being carried out under the Suthra Punjab Programme. On the occasion, Managing Director Suthra Punjab Agency Abid Hussain Bhatti gave him a comprehensive briefing on the district-wide sanitation campaign, the monitoring system, the public complaint redressal mechanism and the use of modern technology to supervise cleanliness operations.During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected…

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Mahboob Siddiqui Congratulated Rahat Ali on his appointment as Director of IHRM Pakistan (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Pakistan) Islamabad:The Secretary General Pakistan of the International Human Rights Movement, Mr. Muhammad Mahboob Siddiqui has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Rahat Ali on his appointment as Director Pakistan, following the approval of the Central Working Committee upon the recommendation of the World Chairman, Rana Basharat Ali Khan.In his congratulatory message, Mr. Muhammad Mahboob Siddiqui stated that this appointment is a recognition of Mr. Rahat Ali’s dedication, leadership and long-standing commitment…

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Beyond the Classroom: How PPG Course Can Shape Future Leaders Vision for Transforming the MPDD into World-Class Centre of Leadership (By Maqbool Malick, Director Public Relations) Professional learning is often measured by certificates earned, but its true value lies in the transformation it brings to one’s thinking, leadership, and public service. My two-and-a-half-month journey at the Management and Professional Development Department (MPDD), Govt of the Punjab, Lahore, as a participant in the 29th Public Policy and Governance (PPG) Course, was one such transformative experience. It reshaped my perspective on governance,…

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