Category: PUNJAB

FIA Opens Immigration Facilitation Desk at Faisalabad Airport

Zafar Chishti
FIA pre-departure immigration facilitation desk assisting international travellers at Faisalabad Airport. Copy ALT Text

FIA Sets Up Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation Desk at Faisalabad Airport By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab, Pakistan FAISALABAD: The Pre-Departure Immigration Facilitation Desk established at Faisalabad International Airport and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Zonal Office Faisalabad is fully operational to guide and facilitate citizens travelling abroad, FIA Zonal Office Faisalabad Director Saqib Sultan has said. He stated that the primary objective of the desk is to provide citizens with essential information regarding immigration laws, travel documents and lawful travel procedures before departure. The initiative aims to help travellers avoid…

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Mandi Bahauddin Administration Launches Major Anti-Encroachment Operation

Raja Muhammad Ayub
Mandi Bahauddin Anti-Encroachment Operation

Assistant Commissioner Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar supervises action in several areas to improve traffic flow and clear roads and footpaths. (Raja Muhammad Ayub) The Mandi Bahauddin administration has launched a major anti-encroachment operation on the directives of the Deputy Commissioner to improve traffic flow and ease commuting difficulties for citizens. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin, Lt. (Retd.) Asfandyar, in several areas, including College Chowk, Rasul Road, Purani Pindi, Kharlanwala, Mong, Shahana Lok, Rasul Village, Chillianwala and Mojianwala. During the operation, officials removed illegal encroachments…

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Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Wins UN-Habitat Award: Maryam Nawaz Receives Global Recognition

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz receiving the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for Apni Chhat Apna Ghar in Muscat, Oman

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif received the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award for the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar housing project at a ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The Apni Chhat Apna Ghar scheme offers interest-free loans to low-income families to build their own homes. The Maryam Nawaz UN award 2026 has been widely covered in Pakistan this week. It is a notable moment for a provincial programme. Here is what the award is, how the scheme works, and what the figures show. Background: What Is Apni Chhat Apna Ghar? The…

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University of Rasul Progress Under Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq

Raja Muhammad Ayub
University of Rasul in Mandi Bahauddin highlighting academic programs and student scholarship opportunities.

University of Rasul Expands Academic Opportunities Under Vice-Chancellor Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq By Raja Muhammad Ayub Mandi Bahauddin, Pakistan The University of Rasul, Mandi Bahauddin, has made notable progress in establishing its academic and administrative foundations under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq. Since the university’s early days, Dr. Zahoor-ul-Haq has focused on making the institution fully operational within a short period. Under his leadership, the recruitment of faculty members and administrative staff was completed, while admissions were launched in 26 market-oriented academic programs, attracting a significant number of students. Another…

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Pera Force Anti-Encroachment Operation in Mandi Bahauddin

Raja Muhammad Ayub
Pera Force Anti-Encroachment Operation in Mandi Bahauddin

Pera Force Launches Anti-Encroachment Operations in Mandi Bahauddin By Raja Muhammad Ayub | Mandi Bahauddin MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Operations are underway across Mandi Bahauddin city under the supervision of SDEO Pera Force Ghulam Farid to eliminate encroachments, improve traffic flow and clear public thoroughfares of obstructions. The operations are targeting illegal sheds, raised platforms, merchandise displayed outside shops and other forms of encroachment in different parts of the city. The initiative aims to ease commuting difficulties for residents, improve traffic movement and maintain order in commercial areas. Pera Force is also…

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Malik Muhammad Amin Awan Appointed GEPCO Chief Engineer

Raja Muhammad Ayub
Malik Muhammad Amin Awan celebrates his promotion to Grade 20 and appointment as Chief Engineer GEPCO Gujranwala.

Malik Muhammad Amin Awan Promoted to Grade 20, Appointed Chief Engineer GEPCO Gujranwala By Raja Muhammad Ayub | Mandi Bahauddin MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Malik Muhammad Amin Awan, formerly serving as Superintending Engineer (SE) of the GEPCO Circle in Mandi Bahauddin, has been promoted to Grade 20 and appointed Chief Engineer of the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) in Gujranwala in recognition of his professional performance. A special ceremony was held at the Superintending Engineer’s office in Mandi Bahauddin to mark the occasion. Those attending included newly appointed Chief Engineer GEPCO Gujranwala…

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Deputy Director Information Attock Shahzad Niaz Khokhar

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Shahzad Niaz Khokhar, Deputy Director Information Attock, Government of Punjab.

Deputy Director Information Attock Shahzad Niaz Khokhar: A Dedicated, Hardworking and Public-Friendly Officer Attock: Shahzad Niaz Khokhar, Deputy Director Information Attock, Government of Punjab, is a dedicated and professionally skilled officer who strives to fulfil his responsibilities with commitment and diligence. The Information and Public Relations Department plays a significant role in communicating government initiatives to the public, highlighting public issues and ensuring the timely dissemination of official information. In this regard, Khokhar’s professional services are commendable. Shahzad Niaz Khokhar places considerable importance on responsibility, professionalism and dedication in carrying…

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IHRM Delegation Meets Additional DIG Tariq Malik in Sargodha

Zafar Chishti
IHRM delegation meets Additional DIG Muhammad Tariq Malik in Sargodha

IHRM Delegation Meets Additional DIG Tariq Malik, Discusses Public Issues, Law and Order By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan SARGODHA: A delegation of the International Human Rights Movement (IHRM) Pakistan, led by Senior Vice Chairman Punjab Chaudhry Zafar Gondal, held an important and detailed meeting with Additional DIG Muhammad Tariq Malik at the RPO Office. The meeting discussed a wide range of public-interest issues, problems faced by citizens, the prevailing law and order situation in the region, and matters relating to the rule of law and protection of citizens’…

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Dr Sajid Iqbal Assumes Additional Charge as Livestock Director Faisalabad

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Dr Sajid Iqbal assumes additional charge as Faisalabad Livestock Director

FAISALABAD : Dr Sajid Iqbal has formally assumed the additional charge of Director Livestock, Faisalabad Division. Dr Sajid Iqbal is already serving as Director Livestock, Sargodha Division. He will now handle the additional responsibility of Faisalabad Division alongside his existing duties. Dr Sajid Iqbal is an experienced officer with a strong background in administrative and field responsibilities in the Livestock Department. His additional charge is expected to strengthen the supervision of departmental affairs, field operations and veterinary services across Faisalabad Division. After assuming charge, Dr Sajid Iqbal directed officers and…

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Rs 22bn Faisalabad Water Treatment Project to Be Completed by June 2027

Zafar Chishti
Faisalabad Water Treatment Project pipeline work at Awagat

Faisalabad (Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan):  The Rs 22 billion Faisalabad Water Treatment Project is expected to be completed by June 2027, bringing a major increase in clean drinking water supplies for the city and surrounding rural areas. The surface water treatment plant is being developed as a joint initiative of the Punjab Government and the French Development Agency (AFD). Once completed, the project will add around 30 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to the WASA Faisalabad system. Officials said the project will help provide clean drinking…

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