TOBA TEK SINGH: To address environmental pollution and potential industrial hazards in Faisalabad, 200 acres of land has been identified on Satiana Road to relocate hazardous industries from urban areas, while a PC-I will soon be submitted to the government for the purpose.

Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) DG and District Industrial Relocation Committee Convener Muhammad Asif Choudry informed a committee that a detailed on-site inspection of the proposed land had been conducted along with the Jaranwala AC and the site was found to be suitable for establishing an industrial estate. He further stated that an existing drain near the site would facilitate effective disposal of industrial waste and sewage.

He added that a comprehensive plan was also under consideration for upgrading the infrastructure at Satiana Road in line with modern requirements, including the construction of a flyover from Jhal Chowk to Saleemi Chowk, an underpass at Gaytan Wala Chowk and a proposed motorway interchange.

He said that Commissioner Musarrat Jabeen had assured to get the funds for the development projects of the proposed project in the next annual development programme of Punjab. He also acknowledged that former Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar had advanced this important initiative with seriousness, resulting in the signing of an MoU.

Nurses protest: The nurses of the Jhang DHQ Hospital staged a protest on Thursday over ‘one-sided’ actions leading to alleged unfair transfers to accommodate preferred individuals in the hospital.

The protesting nurses alleged that despite serving patients round the clock and earning a good reputation, the local health officials had failed to give due respect to the female staff.

Nursing Association President Fakharun Nisa had stated in her complaint to the DC that a “transfer mafia” had been active that was targeting nurses who lacked influence.

She alleged that engineered complaints resulted in one-sided inquiries and transfers, while favoured junior candidates were adjusted against vacant posts through unjustified proposals, creating anxiety among the staff. She claimed that misleading information was being used to initiate inquiries and disciplinary actions, causing harassment especially to get them out to adjust juniors.

She warned if such actions continued and no action was taken against ‘false’ complainants, they would be forced to stop work.

When contacted, Medical Superintendent Dr Abdul Rehman said that he had assured the nurses that he would take up the matter with higher authorities and try to halt actions based on bogus complaints.

Meanwhile, DC Ali Akbar Bhinder directed ADC ® Dr Imtiaz Mohsin to conduct an inquiry into the issue, while the Health CEO had been directed to ensure that no transfers or disciplinary action was taken against any nurse or staff member until the inquiry was completed.

MURDERS SOLVED: The Faisalabad Police on Thursday claimed to have solved two blind murders.

A police spokesperson said that on April 25, one Zeshan was found injured in the Mansoorabad area and was shifted to the Allied Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Police, through the Safe City camera, found that after his bike collided with the bike of accused Naveed, he was tortured by the accused resulting in his death. He claimed that accused Naveed, who escaped after injuring the deceased, was arrested from Chak 202 RB.

Meanwhile, one Shahzad Masih was shot dead in Chak 100 JB by unidentified persons on April 27.

The Nishatabad Police traced and arrested his wife, Yameema, on suspicion, who confessed that she had relations with police constable Sajid Mahmood. She reportedly told the police that Sajid killed him.

Police also arrested accused Sajid.

DRUGS RECOVERED: The Faisalabad Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle drugs on the motorway and recovered a huge quantity of hashish.

A CNF spokesperson said that on a tip-off, a CNF team carried out an operation near the Aminpur Interchange on the M-4 motorway. He claimed the drug smugglers opened fire on the team, resulting in damage to their vehicle. He claimed the suspects took advantage of the darkness and fled, abandoning their vehicle at the scene.

The spokesperson said that during a search of the vehicle, 376kg of high-quality hashish, hidden in 314 packets, were recovered and taken into custody, however, no suspect could be arrested during the encounter. Raids were being conducted to arrest the smugglers, he added.

Published in Dawn, May 1st, 2026