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Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Pindi orders expansion of Sahulat bazaars
The number of Sahulat bazars across Rawalpindi Division will be increased to provide essential commodities to citizens at reasonable rates. Presiding over a meeting, Rawalpindi Commissioner Engineer Amir Khattak instructed all deputy commissioners to identify suitable locations for the establishment of these bazaars and obtain the required NOCs without delay. He emphasised the timely setup of markets to ensure the availability of affordable goods for the public. The commissioner also directed price magistrates to remain active in the field and ensure transparency in all operations. He called for strict action against those involved in creating artificial inflation, stating that providing relief to the people is the government's top priority and all available resources should be utilised for this purpose. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, Additional Commissioner Coordination Syed Nazarat Ali, Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning Ramisha Javed, CO Municipal Corporation, and other officials. Officials briefed the commissioner on price-checking operations carried out over the past 24 hours in various tehsils of Rawalpindi district. A total of 4761 inspections were conducted in Gujar Khan, 3850 in Kahuta, 1500 in Kallar Syedan, 5064 in Rawalpindi Cantt, 5230 in City, 2948 in Saddar, and 4995 in Taxila. During these operations, 65 cases of overcharging were reported. Authorities imposed fines amounting to Rs279,500, sealed seven shops, and arrested 13 individuals.
Express Tribune
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Rawalpindi reports two dengue cases
Two confirmed dengue patients have been reported in Rawalpindi since January 2025. Lowered temperatures due to recent rains caused the rapid growth in dengue fever. According to the District Health Authority (DHA), anti-dengue activities have been accelerated to reduce dengue risk. An anti-dengue meeting was held here on Tuesday, chaired by Commissioner Engr Amir Khattak, in which representatives from the health authority informed that 1,432 houses were found with a larvae presence out of a total of 1.46 million residences checked. The meeting was attended by Islamabad Administration and Cantonment Boards' officers and Divisional Administration officers. It was briefed that 508 indoor teams were fully engaged in the field, while 1,788 outdoor teams have been constituted. It was informed to the meeting that actions against 217 people were taken, including registering 38 FIRs and issuance of 295 challans. A total of 21 buildings were also sealed due to the violation of dengue SOPs, while a fine to the tune of Rs1,28,000 has been imposed. The Commissioner directed to take Islamabad administration and Cantt Boards on board in anti-dengue activities.
