MUZAFFARGARH: A local textile mill reportedly fired hundreds of workers but did not clear their last two-month salary.

According to workers -- Ghulam Qambar, Sajjad Hussain and others -- the mill administration suddenly fired hundreds of workers already suffering from financial hardship due to denial of two-month salary.

They said the mill administration was now forcing them to vacate quarters by shutting down water and power supplies.

They met DC Quratul Ain on Dec 1 who ordered AC Irfan Hinjra to address the issue.

TORTURE: Seitpur police have registered a case against a man who tortured his elderly father.

The case has been registered under the Parents Protection Act.

Accused Khalilur Rehman has been arrested by the police.

Published in Dawn, December 5th, 2024