Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), in a meeting with H.E. Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, in federal capital.

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APP07-191225Islamabad — APP07-191225 ISLAMABAD: December 19 – Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), in a meeting with H.E. Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, in federal capital. APP/MAF/FHA/SSH

Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), in a meeting with H.E. Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, in federal capital. — APP07-191225
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Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), along with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, attends the photo exhibition “Uzbekistan Through the Lens of Pakistani Photographers” in Islamabad.

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APP04-191225Islamabad — APP04-191225 ISLAMABAD: December 19 – Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), along with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, attends the photo exhibition “Uzbekistan Through the Lens of Pakistani Photographers” in Islamabad. APP/MAF/FHA/SSH

Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), along with Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, H.E. Alisher Tukhtaev, attends the photo exhibition “Uzbekistan Through the Lens of Pakistani Photographers” in Islamabad. — APP04-191225
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U.S mark completion of STEM-powered project

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 4:58 PM

KARACHI, Dec 19 (APP): The U.S. Mission in Pakistan, in partnership with Vanderbilt University (Tennessee, USA), marked the completion of the STEM-powered project, a $294,000 initiative that brought U.S. teaching and leadership expertise to strengthen STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in Pakistan.

In partnership with Sukkur IBA (SIBA) University and Beyond the Classroom Education, the program included a week-long immersion at Vanderbilt for SIBA faculty, focusing on STEM teaching methods, research, AI in education, and refining practical solutions for classroom challenges, according to a communique on Friday.

To culminate the program, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi hosted a four-day workshop in partnership with Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development, uniting 30 Pakistani STEM educators, four Peabody faculty, 11 SIBA faculty, and 16 students. Through interactive sessions and presentations, participants enhanced their teaching skills and built professional networks for ongoing collaboration. The program also strengthened ties with peer institutions, including faculty from Aga Khan University, and reaffirmed U.S. leadership in global STEM education.

The participants in the program produced a STEM Toolkit and a Curriculum Quality Assurance Framework which will support nationwide adoption of U.S. best practices.

In a targeted pilot study across selected classrooms in Sindh province, the project achieved strong results. Low-cost, inquiry-based methods increased student confidence in STEM experiments by 60–80 percent, while culturally-relevant teaching raised girls’ participation and leadership in STEM by over 30 percent. The STEM powered initiative demonstrates the strength of the U.S.–Pakistan educational partnership, leveraging American excellence and rigorous methodology to drive systemic educational reform and pave the way for continued collaboration and innovation in critical STEM fields.

Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate, and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), attending a photo exhibition titled “Uzbekistan Through the Lens of Pakistani Photographers” in Islamabad.

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Ms. Misbah Khar, Advisor to the Chairman Senate, and Ambassador for the Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC), attending a photo exhibition titled “Uzbekistan Through the Lens of Pakistani Photographers” in Islamabad. — APP03-191225
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding FBR.

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding FBR. — APP16-191225
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Hazara Express coach replaced on passengers’ complaint at Abdul Hakim

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 4:55 PM

KHANEWAL, Dec 19 (APP): An Economy Class coach of 13-Down Hazara Express was replaced at Abdul Hakim railway station by a Railways official team on Friday, in a demonstration of swift response to passengers’ complaints to ensure a comfortable travel experience.

The train that operates between Havelian and Karachi, was on way to its destination when passengers started complaining about some inconvenience. In a swift response to the complaints, Divisional Superintendent Railways Multan division Iftikhar Hussain, in line with standing instructions from Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi, immediately sent another coach from Multan to Abdul Hakim.

In the meantime, the passengers of the coach were served with breakfast and officials helped them shift their luggage to the new coach after it was connected to the train.

A coach of the train was replaced due to some technical reasons, railways officials said but did not specify the problem. Divisional Commercial Officer and Divisional Medical Officer got the whole exercise completed under their supervision.

Passengers expressed satisfaction over passenger-friendly response of the Pakistan Railways and thanked the management for its much needed and timely support.

Dera police arrest three drug dealers, recover over 2 kg narcotics

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 4:52 PM

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 19 (APP): The Dera police have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered 1,795 grams of hashish and 235 grams of Ice drug during separate operations conducted within the jurisdiction of City Police Station.

According to police spokesman, the actions were carried out under the supervision of District Police Officer (DPO) Dera, Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, as part of the ongoing indiscriminate crackdown against criminal elements.

A team of City Police station led by SDPO City Circle Muhammad Adnan, along with SHO Cadet Khanzada Khan, conducted targeted raids against drug dealers.

During the operations, police recovered 126 grams of Ice and 430 grams of hashish from the possession of Zeeshan son of Akram, a resident of Basti Makeen. In another action, 1,365 grams of hashish were seized from Nauman son of Mitho Khan, resident of Thoya Siyal. Separately, 10 grams of Ice were recovered from Ammar Yasir son of Mukhtiar Hussain Chughtai.

All three accused were arrested on the spot, and separate cases were registered against them under the relevant sections of the law.

The police officials reiterated their resolve to continue strict action against drug peddlers to curb the menace of narcotics in the district.

PRCCSF emphasizes importance of collaborative frameworks to strengthen regional stability

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 4:50 PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), emphasized the importance of collaborative frameworks, multilateral cooperation, and knowledge sharing to strengthen regional stability in a multipolar global order.

PRCCSF emphasizes importance of collaborative frameworks to strengthen regional stability

He made these remarks during his address at the 4th Academic Symposium on “Global Security Governance,” jointly organized by the Baize Institute of Strategic Studies at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China, and the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand held at Chongqing, China., where about 80 Scholars/ Experts from 27 countries participated in the event.

This year’s symposium was themed “The Contemporary Connotation and Global Significance of the Global Governance Initiative.” Keynote addresses were delivered by Prof. Ma Fang, Chairman and President at the Baize Institute for Strategic Studies, Southwest University of Political Science and Law, and Professor Hu Ergui, Vice President of Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Chongqing, China. Both speakers highlighted the importance of strengthening international cooperation, advancing rule-based global governance, and addressing the challenges posed by an increasingly multipolar world.

Khalid Taimur Akram gave a keynote speech on “Rethinking Regional Security Governance in a Multipolar World” in the forum themed “Regional Practices in Global Security Governance”.

In his speech, Akram analyzed emerging regional security architectures and highlighted the evolving roles of both state and non-state actors in addressing contemporary security challenges.

Drawing on practical case studies and policy insights, Akram proposed innovative approaches for integrating regional practices with global governance mechanisms.

His presentation was highly appreciated for combining scholarly analysis with actionable strategies for promoting peace, security, and cooperative governance.

The 4th Academic Symposium brought together leading scholars, policymakers, and experts to discuss pressing issues in global security and governance successfully provided a dynamic platform for dialogue and exchange among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world. By combining theoretical insights with practical perspectives, the symposium contributed significantly to the ongoing discourse on global security governance, emphasizing the relevance of regional practices and multipolar cooperation in addressing contemporary global challenges.

SAU and Line Agro Fertilizer Join Hands to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025, 4:49 PM

HYDERABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Line Agro Fertilizer (Pvt.) Limited to strengthen research collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture, improving soil health and developing modern fertilizer technologies.

The partnership seeks to convert academic research into practical, farmer-friendly and climate-resilient solutions while fostering closer linkages among academia, industry and the farming community.

According to a statement issued by the SAU spokesperson on Friday, the MoU signing ceremony was held at the senate hall of the university in the presence of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal.

The agreement was signed on behalf of SAU by Director ORIC Dr. Tanveer Fatima Miano, while Line Agro Fertilizer was represented by its Chief Executive Officer Rashid Khan Qaimkhani.

Under the five-year agreement, both institutions will work jointly to enhance agricultural productivity in Pakistan, improve soil fertility and support farmer livelihoods through the development of cost-effective, efficient and sustainable agricultural solutions.

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal highlighted that meaningful collaboration between academia and industry was vital to addressing present-day agricultural challenges, particularly those related to soil fertility and sustainable crop production.

He noted that such partnerships play a key role in translating scientific research into affordable and practical solutions for farmers, thereby contributing to national agricultural development.

The MoU is extendable by mutual consent. Professor Dr. Allah Wadhayo Gandahi from SAU and Rashid Khan Qaimkhani, CEO of Line Agro Fertilizer, have been nominated as focal persons to oversee and coordinate activities under the agreement.

Sargodha University hosts discussion on China’s global civilization initiative

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