Two robbers killed in Faisalabad encounter

FAISALABAD: Two alleged robbers were killed while their accomplice managed to escape during an alleged police encounter in Mustafabad on Sargodha Road.

According to the police, the incident unfolded when the Dolphin Force attempted to stop suspicious motorcycle riders. The suspects opened fire and tried to flee. The Dolphin Force pursued them, and the suspects entered the house of a local trader, Sheikh Habib, at Mustafabad. Upon receiving the alert, the police surrounded the house. The suspects attempted to escape by climbing onto the roof, resulting in an exchange of gunfire in which two alleged robbers were killed while their accomplice managed to escape. Police officials stated that the deceased suspects had criminal records. The recovered motorcycle was identified as stolen from Razabad area.

NICF CELEBRATES 2ND COHORT GRADUATION IN ECOSYSTEM: The National Incubation Centre Faisalabad (NICF) celebrated its 2nd cohort graduation, marking a milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship while solidifying its role as Faisalabad’s startup ecosystem anchor.

Funded by the Ignite National Technology Fund and the Ministry of IT and Telecom, NICF continues to lead the charge in supporting startups that are set to drive economic growth and technological advancement in the region.

The ceremony was attended by industry leaders including Jahangir Piracha, Managing Director and CEO of Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd Dr Khurram Tariq, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Adeel Aijaz Shaikh. These dignitaries, along with other notable guests and representatives from the ecosystem and industry, celebrated the achievements of the graduating startups. Dr Khurram Tariq praised NICF’s contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape, stating, “NICF’s dedication to nurturing innovation is commendable, and its impact on the local economy is undeniable.

Jahangir Piracha remarked, “NICF’s emphasis on innovation in agriculture aligns perfectly with our vision of modernization in the sector. The startups graduating today are poised to revolutionise farming practices and significantly contribute to the growth of our agricultural industry.”