Illegal gas pipeline detected in Multan

MULTAN: The task force of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) detected 1500 meter long illegal gas pipeline being laid at Chak 135/10-R Jadeed Rahimia Chowk in Jahanian.According to the SNGPL sources, accused Muhammad Ashiq and Irshad collected Rs 5,000 from each villager of Jadeed Rahimia Chowk for supplying gas.After collecting money, the accused were laying pipeline when task force incharge Tehseen Khan along with other staffers raided the spot and recovered the illegal pipeline. The accused fled. A report has been lodged with the concerned police station for registration of a case against the accused.

‘Encroachments around parks to be removed’: PHA Director Admin and Finance Robina Kausar has said encroachments around parks would not be tolerated.

During her visit to different parks in the city here on Sunday, she said special arrangements were being made to provide all facilities in the parks.The director admin directed officers concerned to make all walking and jogging tracks functional and ensure cleanliness in the parks. She also checked attendance of the staff and directed them to ensure presence in the parks. Horticulture Director Ghulam Nabi and Assistant Director Muhammad Fayyaz were also present.