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Businesswoman’s Petrol Pump Illegally Seized — FIR Registered Against Two Accused

Fateh Jang: A Lahore-based businesswoman, Ms. Shaheen Khalid, wife of Khalid Sultan, has lodged FIR No. 797/25 at Police Station Fateh Jang, alleging that influential individuals Sardar Ghazanfar Ali and his son Umair Haider Ghazanfar fraudulently took possession of her petrol station through deceit and forged documents.

According to the complainant, she has been engaged in the petroleum business for many years and owned the Fatehpur Fuel Gas Station. She stated that she had included Sardar Ghazanfar Ali in her business as an agent, but the accused, in collusion with his son, manipulated records, fabricated agreements, and fraudulently transferred ownership of the petrol pump to their names.

Shaheen Khalid further claimed that the accused showed a fictitious payment of Rs. 41 million to unlawfully seize the station, while the actual ownership and tax record still prove her as the legitimate owner. She stated that the accused took undue advantage of her trust and access to confidential business records, with several witnesses aware of the deception.

Police have registered the case under Sections 409 (Criminal Breach of Trust), 420 (Cheating), 467, 468, and 471 (Forgery and Use of Forged Documents) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and have started investigation.

Investigation Team Fir No 797-25 PS Fatehjang

Sources confirmed that the “Fatehpur Fuel Gas Station” has been registered under Ms. Shaheen Khalid’s name since 2009 and was regularly declared in tax returns. The accused later prepared fake agreements and manipulated official documents to unlawfully transfer possession.

Initial investigation also verifies that bank records, NTN registration, and sales tax invoices support the complainant’s ownership claim. Police have called for additional business and financial records to examine all aspects of the alleged forgery and fraud.

Local residents and business circles have expressed deep concern over the incident, terming it a serious blow to businesswomen’s security and confidence. They questioned how ordinary citizens could feel safe if a well-educated woman entrepreneur could be defrauded in such a manner.

Public and business forums have urged the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to ensure that the inquiry is conducted on merit and that the accused persons are booked strictly in accordance with law.

They also called for strong action by the Police and FIA to curb such fraudulent practices and to protect the rights of legitimate business owners, especially women entrepreneurs.

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HEC launches fully online, paperless degree attestation system

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has shifted to a completely online and paperless Degree Attestation System, replacing the existing degree verification process.

Under the new system, applicants can apply round the clock for online attestation through www.eservices.hec.gov.pk. HEC will issue e-Attestation Certificate which can be downloaded by applicant from dashboard and verified at www.hec.gov.pk/site/verification along with the document(s) attested thereunder.

HEC will attest the original degrees and no photocopy of any educational document will be processed for attestation in new system.

The new system is secure, efficient, and user friendly wherein applicants are no longer required to physically visit HEC or to send original documents.

The applications of those applicants who have already applied and paid fee of attestation will be processed as per previous method of attestation up to 30th June.

All such applicants are informed to get complete the attestation process by the said date. The applicants who have not paid attestation fee in the previous attestation system are advised to apply through the new system.

The attestations made by HEC before the launch of e-Attestation Certificate will remain valid and can also be verified from www.hec.gov.pk/site/verification.

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Govt making all out efforts to address security, economic challenges: Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday informed the Senate that the government was making all out efforts to address security and economic challenges confronted to the country.

Winding up debate on a motion moved by Senator Mohsin Aziz about fall out of the recent war and the government plans to reduce expenditure and other measures to steer the economy out of the crises, he said that Pakistan’s successful diplomacy, anti-terror operations and economic management amid regional tensions had enhanced the country’s global standing.

He said Pakistan’s role in promoting peace during the ongoing Iran-US tensions was being acknowledged internationally and both countries had expressed confidence in Pakistan’s mediation efforts.

The Minister said the ongoing US-Iran tension had affected global economies, particularly countries dependent on oil routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz, including Pakistan.

He said Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, was personally monitoring the situation and remained concerned over increasing petroleum prices and their impact on the common man. However, he said that the government was trying to minimize the burden on citizens while also fulfilling commitments under the International Monetary Fund programme.

The minister said the federal cabinet had voluntarily surrendered salaries, fuel allowances and luxury vehicles as part of austerity measures. Ministers and parliamentarians travelling abroad on official visits were bearing their expenses personally, he added.

He also paid tribute to the armed forces and law enforcement agencies for their sacrifices, particularly mentioning ‘Marka-e-Haq and “Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos.

Responding to concerns raised about Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, he said all medical facilities were being provided in accordance with jail rules and immediate treatment was ensured whenever any medical emergency occurred.

Regarding terrorism, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said intelligence-based operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border had reduced terrorism incidents by nearly 60 to 70 percent. Terrorists were now targeting soft civilian locations after failing to attack hard targets, he added.

Paying tribute to police and law enforcement personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, he said the entire nation stood with the families of martyrs and security forces fighting terrorism.

Referring to Pakistani medical students studying abroad, he said nearly 1,200 students were facing issues related to recognition and registration with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).

He assured the House that the government would take up the matter with the PMDC.

He also urged the opposition to present constructive and fact-based budget proposals, assuring that positive recommendations would be incorporated into the upcoming federal budget.

Earlier, the minister offered Fateha for security personnel and civilians martyred in recent terrorist incidents.

Later, the Senate session adjourned to meet again on Tuesday at 4 pm.

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Defence Ministry holds ceremony to commemorate Marka-e-Haq

RAWALPINDI: The Ministry of Defence on Monday organized a dignified ceremony in connection with 1st anniversary of Marka-e-Haq to pay tribute to the sacrifices and achievements of Pakistan Armed Forces.

Secretary Defence Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Ali, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), was the chief guest on the occasion.

Rich tributes were paid to all the martyrs of Marka-e-Haq for their supreme sacrifices in defence of the country during the ceremony.

The participants also lauded the historic success achieved by the Pakistan Armed Forces under the guidance of the military leadership.

On the occasion, the participants reaffirmed their resolve that the nation and the Pakistan Armed Forces would always remain united for the country’s sovereignty and defense.

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