ETPB’s 55 properties to be auctioned for education, health facilities
National
February 18, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The Evacuee Property Trust Board (ETPB) has decided to auction its 55 properties of over 3,162 kanals for auctioning to public and private sectors for setting up educational and health facilities lying in 20 urban centres of the country.
As per vision of the prime minister, the federal cabinet approved the rules/amendments to supplement health and education facilities to general public by utilisation of urban Evacuee Trust land and properties through public and private sector, said a letter of ETPB available with the APP.
The public sector comprising federal, provincial and local governments were eligible to apply to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony (MoRA&IH) whereas non-profitable and charitable institutions were also encouraged to apply for utilising the properties for public facilitation.
Chief Justice of Pakistan directs to remove encroachments from lands of temples, Gurdawaras
Islamabad, January 05, 2021 (PPI-OT): A three member bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmad has directed to remove encroachments from the lands of temples and Gurdawaras. The apex court gave the directions whilst hearing a suo motu case regarding the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Karak.
The bench also sought details from the Evacuee Trust about Temples across the country. The Inspector General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police informed the court that one hundred and nine people have been arrested in connection with Karak Temple attack. He said action has also been taken against the police officials.
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