- Commissioner Faisalabad Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh visited the 1896 Lyallpur Tehsil gallery at Lyallpur Museum and distributed souvenirs.
- Secretary Livestock Punjab paid a surprise visit to Shorkot and Budh Rajbana and reviewed veterinary services.
- The FDA testing laboratory has conducted over 400 material tests this financial year, earning about Rs1 million in revenue.
- Breast cancer and mental health awareness activities were held, while the CM Games registration date was extended to November 5.
FAISALABAD: Commissioner Faisalabad Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh visited the conceptual office/corner of the 1896 Lyallpur Tehsil in the first gallery of Lyallpur Museum and distributed souvenirs among those who rendered prominent services in the restoration of the gallery.
Additional Commissioner Coordination Qaiser Abbas Rind and Museum Curator Maqbool Ahmad Malik were also present.
The commissioner distributed souvenirs among Assistant Commissioner (General) Dr Zeeshan Irshad, Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Usman Ghani, Deputy Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Azmat Firdous, Museum IT Officer Sajid Sattar and others.
He appreciated the historical artefacts collected in the gallery and its depiction of the past administrative and urban landscape.
He termed the effort to preserve the historical heritage and transfer it to the new generations as important and issued directions for further improvement in the gallery.
He said the Assistant Commissioner (General) had completed the work of establishing the historical tehsil office in record time by keeping the vision in view.
Secretary Livestock Pays Surprise Visit to Shorkot
Secretary Livestock and Dairy Development Punjab Ahmad Aziz Tarar paid a surprise visit to Tehsil Shorkot and Budh Rajbana and reviewed field veterinary services, departmental performance and progress on the chief minister’s livestock development programmes.
Additional Secretary (Technical) Dr Usman Tahir and Director General (Production) Dr Kanwar Muhammad Naeem accompanied him.
The secretary inspected the office of the Deputy Director Livestock Shorkot, Civil Veterinary Hospital Shorkot and Civil Veterinary Dispensary Budh Rajbana. The relevant officers briefed him on the ongoing veterinary services and development projects.
He reviewed the availability and transparent distribution of medicines, vaccination, disease prevention, staff attendance, cleanliness, record management and the facilities provided to livestock farmers.
He inspected the ultrasound facility and directly observed the ultrasonographic examination of a goat and also reviewed the artificial insemination facilities.
He inspected the site of the proposed model veterinary hospital in Budh Rajbana and examined its technical and geographical suitability. He said the project would help provide modern veterinary facilities in the area.
The secretary said departmental performance would be judged by practical results and transparency and not by paperwork.
He directed the transparent supply of medicines, the uninterrupted continuation of ultrasound and artificial insemination facilities and effective field inspections.
He said officers showing the best performance would be encouraged while indiscriminate action would be taken against negligent staff. He said the service of livestock farmers and the protection of animal health was the basic priority of the department and no compromise would be made on the quality of veterinary services.
FDA Testing Laboratory Conducts Over 400 Tests
Over 400 tests of different types of material used in the construction of buildings and roads have been conducted at the Faisalabad Development Authority testing laboratory during the current financial year so far, earning the institution about Rs1 million in revenue.
This was stated during a briefing session to Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, in which the performance of the testing laboratory was reviewed.
Director Inspection/Planning and Development Asim Mahmood gave a detailed briefing on the laboratory’s performance, analytical tests of construction material, provision of modern facilities and further improving the quality of testing. Director IT Yasir Ijaz Chattha, Sub-Engineer Ahsan Mahboob and other officers were present on the occasion.
The director inspection said the FDA testing laboratory had been established on modern lines, where different tests of construction material were conducted under the supervision of trained staff and high-quality machinery imported from Italy.
He said the laboratory’s services were available to government institutions as well as private companies and other parties in the construction sector.
The briefing said the quality and reliability of the laboratory’s analytical reports could be judged from the fact that Japanese and other countries’ engineers serving on different projects in Faisalabad also preferred this laboratory for the analysis of construction material.
Tests of material used in the construction projects of private housing schemes were also being conducted at the laboratory, which was increasing its utility and professional reputation.
The director general expressed satisfaction over the laboratory’s performance and directed that high quality, transparency and technical accuracy in the analysis of construction material be maintained at all costs.
He said the use of quality material in the construction of buildings and roads was the foundation of durable infrastructure, so the testing of material according to modern scientific methods was of utmost importance for ensuring the quality of construction work.
He further directed more innovation-aligned measures to increase the laboratory’s capacity, benefit from modern technology and make the testing process more effective, to expand its services and to ensure the timely provision of testing reports.
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign at Cardiology Institute
Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for a healthy Punjab, a breast cancer awareness campaign was organised by the Medical Social Services Unit at Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology under the supervision of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab Sohail Shaukat Butt and Secretary Social Welfare Punjab Saira Umar.
During the campaign, women were given awareness about the early symptoms of breast cancer, timely diagnosis, regular medical examination and the importance of treatment.
Informative pamphlets were also distributed among the women and they were encouraged to immediately consult a doctor in case of any unusual change.
Medical Social Officer Asia Faqir Hussain said the purpose was to create awareness about breast cancer among women, highlight the importance of early diagnosis and ensure the protection of precious human lives through timely treatment.
Manager Heart Saver Foundation Asma Muzammil was also present.
Mental Health Seminar at Allied Hospital-II
An important seminar on the promotion of mental health and awareness was organised by the Department of Psychiatry at Allied Hospital-II.
The purpose of the seminar was to provide awareness about mental and psychological health care to citizens and people associated with the medical field.
Addressing the seminar, Woman Ombudsperson Punjab Dr Najma Afzal said mental health was a fundamental part of social development and individual well-being.
She said joint efforts were needed to end the negative attitudes attached to mental and psychological problems and to ensure timely medical assistance to patients.
Prof Dr Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar said mental illnesses were treatable and should never be hidden. He said just as care of physical health was essential, mental and psychological well-being was also the foundation of a healthy and active society.
Dr Ali Zulqarnain, Dr Ali Burhan, Dr Rahman Gulzar, Dr Naeem Leghari and Dr Faiz Mohiuddin also addressed the seminar and shed light on the promotion of mental health. A large number of doctors, medical students and participants attended the event.
STEAM Competition 2026 Held in Faisalabad City
Tehsil-level competitions of the STEAM Competition 2026 were held in Faisalabad City under the District Education Authority.
Chief Executive Officer (Education) Rao Abdul Karim attended as the chief guest. District Education Officer Women Dr Azra Nasreen Syed was also present.
Deputy District Education Officer Women Maryam Shaheen gave a detailed tour of the scientific models presented by the students participating at the tehsil level.
After the announcement of results by the STEAM judges, prizes were distributed among the students who secured positions.
The CEO Education said the STEAM Competition 2026 was providing students a platform to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through creative projects, experiments and modern solutions.
He said from curiosity to creation, students were putting their knowledge into practice, experimenting and discovering. He said it was a major and commendable initiative of the School Education Department of the Government of Punjab.
CM Games Registration Extended to November 5
The date for registration in the Chief Minister Games, being organised under the Punjab Sports Board, has been extended to November 5, 2026.
According to District Sports Officer Sajida Latif, a child or young player who is not currently studying in any school or college can also register to participate in the Chief Minister Games.
A special registration counter has been set up at the e-library of Al-Fateh Sports Complex for the convenience of players.
Coaches, union councils and players from neighbourhoods can go to the counter at Al-Fateh Sports Complex with their national identity card (or B-Form), a copy of their father’s identity card and their photograph for immediate registration and get the opportunity to win prizes worth hundreds of thousands of rupees.
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