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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Former FESCO chairman granted bail in fraud case
A court has approved bail of former Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) chairman Malik Tahseen Awan in an online fraud case, ordering his release against surety bonds worth Rs100,000. He will, however, appear before the court on August 18 in connection with other pending cases. District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Iqbal Harl heard the case registered at FIA police station, where Awan was on 14-day judicial remand. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court granted bail and ordered his release. Awan has already obtained interim bail in seven other cases, which involve charges against 149 individuals, including foreign nationals. The court had earlier granted bail to all accused in those cases.
Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Fringe Review: Punjabi Wabi Sabi lets vibrant performer shine
Punjabi Wabi Sabi 3 Stars out of 5 Stage 34, The Faculty Stage, 10151 82 Ave. Wabi sabi is the Japanese concept of appreciating the beauty of the imperfect. While that's a gross generalization of a complex philosophy, it fits Tahina Awan's new one-woman show. She explores her life as a Muslim girl growing up in British Columbia, finding her place in the world and learning to accept herself. Awan had a difficult time as a young brown girl in small-town Western Canada at a time when racism wasn't taboo and identity politics was still all the rage. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Where are you from?' is a difficult question for a young girl to answer when your parents are Punjabi but they came to the country from Uganda, expelled by dictator Idi Amin. But Awan mines the awkwardness of her youth, the teenage angst and the insecurity of her childhood for her new one-woman show about acceptance and belonging. She finds comedy in the awkwardness, discovering Purple Rain at a likely too-young age, visiting Egypt only to find out her first name is a joke to the locals, living with a massive family that at times just doesn't get her life. It's a fun and entertaining one-hour comedy set from an expressive and vibrant performer. The show is a little rough around the edges, but this is brand new material. When the theme of the show is accepting beauty in everything, then it feels like it fits. Check out all of our reviews from the 2025 Edmotnon International Fringe Theatre Festival here .
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Fringe Review: Punjabi Wabi Sabi lets vibrant performer shine
Article content Stage 34, The Faculty Stage, 10151 82 Ave. Article content Wabi sabi is the Japanese concept of appreciating the beauty of the imperfect. While that's a gross generalization of a complex philosophy, it fits Tahina Awan's new one-woman show. Article content She explores her life as a Muslim girl growing up in British Columbia, finding her place in the world and learning to accept herself. Article content Article content Awan had a difficult time as a young brown girl in small-town Western Canada at a time when racism wasn't taboo and identity politics was still all the rage. Article content Article content 'Where are you from?' is a difficult question for a young girl to answer when your parents are Punjabi but they came to the country from Uganda, expelled by dictator Idi Amin. Article content But Awan mines the awkwardness of her youth, the teenage angst and the insecurity of her childhood for her new one-woman show about acceptance and belonging. Article content She finds comedy in the awkwardness, discovering Purple Rain at a likely too-young age, visiting Egypt only to find out her first name is a joke to the locals, living with a massive family that at times just doesn't get her life.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Sarpanch to be honoured on I-Day for transforming village
Bhilwara: Divyansh Bhardwaj, the young sarpanch of Awan Panchayat in Tonk district, will be honoured at the 2025 Independence Day ceremony in New Delhi. He is among 14 sarpanchs from Rajasthan who have been invited as special guests, along with their spouses, to the ceremony at Delhi's Red Fort. After completing an MBA in Switzerland, Bhardwaj transformed Awan panchayat, which now features air-conditioned and internet-equipped libraries for students, a heritage-style crematorium and cemetery, a heritage-look panchayat house, an attractive banquet hall-equipped marriage garden, Bheem Park, a women's ghat with dressing rooms at Rajkaleshwar Tirth, and a heritage cultural building—amenities rare in Indian villages. Bhardwaj introduced innovations such as providing air travel to meritorious students annually, appointing a woman as sarpanch on Women's Day each year, and implementing door-to-door garbage collection. During the Covid pandemic, he remained committed to public service. At the Independence Day ceremony in New Delhi, Bhardwaj and the other sarpanchs from Rajasthan will be seated in a designated area and may have the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sarpanchs will stay at the Chanakyapuri Guest House of Rajasthan govt from Aug 13 to Aug 15. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Business Recorder
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Austrian co has shown interest in ML-1 project construction, Senate body meeting told
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Railways Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, Monday, revealed that Pakistani Ambassador in Austria recently has informed a delegation of Pakistani senators that an Austrian company has expressed interest in the construction of ML-1 project. While chairing the Senate Standing Committee on Railways meeting here, Senator Saifullah Khan suggested the Federal Ministry of Railways to consider this option too. Responding to the chairman, federal secretary Ministry of Railways said that allowing other than China's participation in the construction of the project will require international bidding. The secretary railways, briefing the committee on the subject of Punjab government's investment in the rail development, said that the Pakistan Railways (PR) has identified eight routes including Rawalpindi-Lahore to the Punjab government for investment. Recently, the government of Punjab has expressed readiness to invest Rs350 billion in the uplift of railway network in Punjab. Taking part in the debate, Senator Shahadat Awan expressed serious concerns on financial losses, corruption, and railway accidents over the past five years. Awan slammed the ministry for repeatedly providing inaccurate and delayed information to the committee, terming it a breach of privilege and a failure to comply with parliamentary directives. He noted that despite three reminders and a referral to the privileges committee, the ministry had yet to submit correct and complete data. Awan emphasised that the ministry must fix responsibility on officials who misled the committee and failed to deliver the promised information within the agreed timelines. He underscored that over 3,200 FIRs had been registered, and despite promises made during previous meetings, including assurances of revised records within 15 days, accurate figures were still pending. Chairman Senator Jam Saifullah Khan expressed deep concern over the lack of seriousness shown by the ministry in responding to the committee's directives. He said the provision of incorrect or incomplete data not only hinders the committee's oversight role but also raises serious questions about internal accountability mechanisms. The committee asked the ministry to take the matter seriously and ensure that officials responsible for misinformation are identified and action is taken against them. The chairman emphasised that the committee expects due diligence and transparency, especially in cases where millions in public funds are at stake. He directed that complete details of all FIRs, pending investigations, conviction statuses, and recovery efforts must be submitted ahead of the next meeting. He stressed that implementation of court decisions and audit findings must be tracked and shared with the committee. The ministry informed the committee that a total of 3,230 FIRs had been filed during the last five years, citing theft, embezzlement, and misuse of authority. Of the Rs212.883 million in reported property losses, Rs109.487 million had been recovered. The secretary Ministry of Railways admitted that earlier reports were inconsistent due to confusion between calendar and fiscal years but stated that the data has since been reconciled. He added that 1,555 accused have been convicted, while 309 have been acquitted and 1080 cases remain under trial. However, Senator Awan questioned the ministry's failure to disclose progress on several long-pending FIRs and called for disclosure of reopened and unresolved cases, along with full police cooperation. The committee also reviewed the Karachi–Rohri railway line under the ML-1 project, which the ministry identified as a strategic bottleneck in the national rail network. Secretary Railways apprised the committee that the ministry is exploring alternate financing options with development partners. The chairman committee emphasised the need to assess the feasibility of public-private partnerships. The ministry assured the committee that financing routes beyond CPEC are being actively pursued and acknowledged the need for urgent investment to sustain railway operations. Jam Saifullah Khan further raised the issue of railway land encroachment, particularly in Karachi, where the value of occupied land runs into billions. He called for a transparent mechanism to recover and monetise underutilised high-value land assets, adding that the revenue could potentially fund critical infrastructure. He pointed out that corruption complaints continue to surface, particularly related to commercial land holdings, and directed the ministry to submit a clear policy for land management and recovery. The committee also took stock of outdated infrastructure and the unavailability of train services in underserved areas such as Balochistan. Senator Saifullah urged the ministry to prioritise operational efficiency and ensure equitable service provision across all provinces. He concluded the meeting by stating that the committee will reconvene before the end of next month and expects full compliance with its directives, including the submission of all pending records, the status of disciplinary actions, and updates on strategic projects. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
