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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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Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) held in Sindh and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the complaints.

According to official sources, the minister directed a five-member committee, including the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), to conduct a transparent investigation and submit its report within 15 days.

The committee has been tasked with examining the complaints and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities during the examination, sources said.

The minister directed the committee to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe and present its findings for further action in accordance with the applicable rules.

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CDA chairman directs faster work on Expressway East project

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has directed officials to accelerate work on the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project while ensuring strict compliance with approved designs and construction standards.

During an inspection of the project on Saturday, the chairman reviewed progress and was briefed on ongoing works and the next phase of development.

He directed the project director and relevant departments to maintain continuous field monitoring and quality control and ensure effective traffic management to minimise inconvenience to commuters.

The chairman described the Expressway East project as an important infrastructure scheme for improving connectivity, traffic flow and road capacity in the capital. He also stressed that construction quality should not be compromised in efforts to meet the project timeline.

During the visit, he was also briefed on an ongoing enforcement operation against unauthorised and illegal construction along the Islamabad Expressway.

According to the CDA, 377 buildings have been identified for action, including 281 commercial structures. So far, 58 buildings have been sealed, while 124 buildings between Sohan and Khanna bridges have been marked for demolition.

The authority said Rs234.685 million had been recovered through land-use conversion, unauthorised construction and de-sealing charges. Around Rs3 billion remained recoverable under applicable regulations in connection with land-use conversion and violations relating to unauthorised construction, setbacks, floor area ratio and covered area.

The chairman directed the relevant departments to ensure strict enforcement of building-control and land-use regulations, particularly mandatory fire-safety requirements.

The enforcement operation is being conducted by the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the district administration and Islamabad police.

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GB ministers call on Governor Kundi

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday held a meeting with a delegation of Gilgit-Baltistan ministers at the Governor’s House here and discussed the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest.

The delegation comprised Gilgit-Baltistan Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Zulfiqar Ali Murad, Minister for Health Iqbal Hassan and Minister for Education Aman Ali Ameer.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the prevailing political situation in the country and various issues of mutual interest. They also discussed the recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and the Pakistan Peoples Party’s success in the polls.

The visiting ministers were taken on a tour of the Governor’s House. Governor Kundi presented them with traditional shawls and caps.