TOBA TEK SINGH: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) claimed to have arrested two suspects on Friday for alleged electricity theft and illegal use of domestic electricity connections for industrial and commercial purposes.

An FIA spokesperson claimed that an FIA team led by SHO Ajmal Hussain along with Fesco officials conducted a joint inspection in which it was revealed that seven domestic electricity connections were installed in a single-storey residential building adjacent to a factory.

The spokesperson claimed that at the time of inspection, industrial activities were ongoing in the factory and electricity was being used for industrial purposes through domestic connections. He claimed this had led to a potential financial loss of millions to the national exchequer. He said the Faisalabad FIA composite circle registered a case and arrested Muhammad Rizwan and his brother Muhammad Arsalan.

They were using domestic connections for industrial use

He said the investigations were ongoing to ascertain the role of the accused, the possible financial loss to Fesco and other relevant aspects would be examined.

ATTACK: A grocery store owner and his son were critically burnt after their opponent allegedly set their shop on fire in Chak 54 RB, Faisalabad.

As per details, Imran allegedly set Sadiq’s shop on fire, seriously burning him and his son Ashfaq. They were shifted to the Allied Hospital.

The Balochni police were conducting raids to arrest the suspect.

AI IN EDUCATION: The Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), through its Department of Education, organised a seminar on “Outcome-Based Assessment in the Age of AI” to highlight emerging trends in educational assessment and the role of artificial intelligence in improving learning outcomes.

National Accreditation Council for Teacher Education Chairman and Allama Iqbal Open University Vice Chancellor Dr Nasir Mahmood attended the seminar as chief guest. He highlighted how artificial intelligence was transforming assessment practices and emphasised the need for authentic, skill-based and outcome-oriented assessment methods to ensure meaningful learning.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dean Dr Muhammad Asim Mahmood stressed the importance of aligning teaching and assessment practices with clearly defined learning outcomes in the age of AI.

Published in Dawn, October 31st, 2026