Okara - Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Okara Mudassar Farqalit has been tested positive for coronavirus.
The fifth wave of corona is becoming dangerous. Like other districts of the province, the fifth wave of Corona in Okara is spreading fast. Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Administrator Municipal Committee Okara Mudassar Farqalit testing positive for corona has quarantined himself at home. Due to the fifth dangerous wave of Omicron, DC Ali Ijaz has instructed the citizens to remain cautious, use facemask and maintain social distance. In this regard, beds have been allotted in all the major hospitals of the three tehsils of the district.
LHWs protest against non-release of Corona Allowance
Lady Health Workers (LHWs) have protested against not getting Corona Allowance.
Lady health workers, losing patience over non-receipt of Corona Allowance, protested at THQ Hospital Depalpur. They said that citizens would not be given booster doses of Corona. Corona allowance is being given in all districts of Punjab.
Lady Health Workers Association Tehsil President Shamim Ara said, “We are fighting this war as frontline soldiers but the health department has withheld our funds. If our previous allowances are not released, they will not participate in the next booster dose campaign. MS THQ Hospital Depalpur has assured lady health workers of releasing the allowance.
Okara sessions court official arrested over corruption charges
Sessions Court Okara budget and accounts examiner and contractor arrested for corruption.
Sessions Court Okara Budget and Accounts Examiner Mohsin Ali and Contractor Rao Irfan Mohi-ud-Din were arrested by Anti-Corruption Okara. Four of the 25 CCTV cameras installed at the Sessions Court Okara were equipped with microscopes and accessories. Four cameras, recordings and accessories were missing during the physical verification. A few days ago, all the facts came to light after the official was asked to produce recording of the incidents that took place in the courts. Sessions Judge Okara ordered arrest of Sessions Court Budget and Accounts Officer and the contractor.