Punjab Province

Faisalabad: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formally launched its new website, through which all essential information related to the chamber will be made available online to members, the business community and general users.
The website was inaugurated by Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh along with Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Retired Fred Seneviratne. On the occasion, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner formally launched the website by pressing a button and appreciated the efforts being made to promote information technology in Pakistan.
Speaking at the ceremony, Faisalabad Chamber President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh said the new website would be connected with a chatbot, enabling users to access essential information related to industry and trade with a single click.
He said the entire system of the Faisalabad Chamber was being gradually digitalized to provide members with modern, fast and effective facilities. Farooq Yousaf Sheikh also appreciated the efforts of the chamber’s IT section in developing the website, saying that digitalization would play an important role in providing convenience, transparency and timely information to the business community.

Chunian: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kasur Asif Raza, Assistant Commissioner Chunian Sidra Sattar visited Mela Aman Shah in Chak 18 to review land use, encroachments, and public management arrangements around the festival area.
During the visit, the administration directed the removal of encroachments, temporary structures, and unauthorized occupations established outside the designated land allocated for the mela in order to maintain public access and organized use of space.
The Assistant Commissioner also instructed the organizers to immediately dismantle all mechanical rides prohibited by the Home Department to avoid safety risks and ensure compliance with official regulations.
According to the administration, organized use of public land, removal of encroachments, and maintaining civic discipline during public gatherings are essential to prevent traffic disruption, security concerns, and inconvenience for visitors.
Assistant Commissioner Sidra Sattar stated that while fairs and festivals are an important source of recreation and cultural activity, ensuring legal compliance and proper land management remains a top administrative priority. Authorities warned that action against violations will continue without interruption.

Kasur: [Sadaf Arshad District Coordinator ReNews Pakistan]
An alleged attempt to extract and sell soil from government agricultural land allotted under the Temporary Cultivation Scheme was foiled by the administration in district Kasur. Following reports of illegal activity, the Assistant Commissioner reached the site and took immediate action by taking an excavator and tractor trolleys into official custody.
According to the administration, unauthorized excavation and sale of soil from government land falls under misuse of public property and violation of land management regulations, prompting immediate enforcement action.
Sources stated that orders have also been issued to register an FIR against the contractor involved and initiate further legal proceedings to ensure the protection of government land and agricultural resources.
Officials said that land allotted under the Temporary Cultivation Scheme is designated strictly for agricultural purposes and approved use, while extraction of soil or other natural resources requires proper authorization from the relevant departments.
The administration has made it clear that strict action will continue against illegal excavation, misuse of government land, or unauthorized extraction of resources from public property.
The operation is being viewed as an important step toward protection of government land, transparent land management, and responsible use of agricultural resources in the district.