SWAT: Provincial Minister for Forests and Environment Fazal Hakeem Khan Yousafzai has asked Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) to provide the best safety equipment to lineman during their duty.

He was addressing a ceremony in connection with Pesco Lineman Martyrs’ Day in Wadudia Hall here on Thursday. “We all owe a debt of gratitude to martyrs because linemen of Pesco sacrificed their lives in service to the country,” he added.

MPA Akhtar Khan, political leaders and Pesco officials attended the ceremony.

The minister said that the ceremony was meant to honour the sacrifices of Pesco linemen. “We pay tributes to their commitment to serving people even with limited resources,” he said and urged linemen to prioritise their safety.

He asked Pesco to provide the best safety equipment to lineman during their duty. He said that government would fully cooperate with them.

“On the occasion of Pesco Lineman Martyrs’ Day, let us pledge that we will never forget our martyrs. The sacrifices made by all the martyrs will not only be remembered but their sanctity will also never be compromised,” he said.

The minister urged Pesco linemen to protect their lives and take full safety measures during duty. “We also request their officers to provide the best safety equipment to them,” he added.

Published in Dawn, April 19th, 2024

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