Senate committee seeks faster CSS recruitment, reviews archives digitization gaps

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:24 PM

HYDERABAD, Dec 29 (APP):The Population Welfare Department Sanghar organized a one-day free family health mela at the RHSA centre, Sanghar.

The camp was inaugurated by chief guests Civil Surgeon Sanghar Dr Aftab Azam Sirewal, District Population Welfare Officer Shahabuddin Memon and Senior Medical Officer Dr Khalida Bibi.

During the health mela, trained staff provided services related to permanent family planning, LARC and other family planning facilities. Free screening tests for HIV (AIDS) and hepatitis were conducted, while free medical procedures and medicines were also provided to the beneficiaries.

Addressing the ceremony, Senior Medical Officer Dr Khalida Bibi said that families visiting the health mela were educated about maternal and child health, contraceptive methods and maintaining appropriate birth spacing.

Speaking on the occasion, District Population Welfare Officer Shahabuddin Memon said that rapid population growth was causing serious challenges for society. He added that on the directives of provincial minister for health and population Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho and secretary population welfare Hafeezullah Abbasi, health melas were being organized in underdeveloped areas of the district to provide family planning services and healthcare facilities, particularly for mothers and children.

Reference meeting held to honor Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:19 PM

LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):Lahore City of Literature (UNESCO), Metropolitan Corporation Lahore, Faiz Foundation, in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, organized a reference meeting at Alhamra Adbi Baithak to pay tribute to renowned scholar, educator, researcher, human rights advocate and Urdu language stalwart Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra (1937–2025).

A large number of scholars, writers, teachers, students and members of civil society attended the event. Speakers described Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra as a visionary academic, principled intellectual and inspiring teacher whose contributions to education, literature and critical thought influenced generations.

Prominent speakers included Dr Murtaza Jafri, Moneeza Hashmi, Dr Altaf Khan, Qasim Jafri, Asghar Nadeem Syed and Khawar Mumtaz. They highlighted her scholarly depth, commitment to human rights and lasting impact on Pakistan’s intellectual and literary landscape.

Speakers also noted that Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra played an important role in early efforts that led to Lahore’s recognition as a UNESCO City of Literature and was among the founding members of the relevant committee.

Alhamra Chairman said Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra was a towering intellectual whose scholarship and moral courage left a lasting legacy.

Alhamra Executive Director Muhammad Nawaz Gondal said she symbolized intellectual honesty and cultural responsibility, adding that Alhamra would continue to promote the legacy of such eminent scholars.

Organizers said the reference meeting aimed not only to honor Dr Arfa Syeda Zahra’s services but also to carry forward her ideas and values for future generations.

Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam is distributing laptops among the students of University of Malakand under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme Phase-IV.

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:16 PM

Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam is distributing laptops among the students of University of Malakand under the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme Phase-IV. — APP15-291225
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Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari awarding degrees among the position holders during 7th convocation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University.

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:15 PM

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari awarding degrees among the position holders during 7th convocation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University. — APP17-291225
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Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah addressing during 7th convocation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University.

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:14 PM

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah addressing during 7th convocation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University. — APP20-291225
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UVAS 22nd Annual Sports Day will be held on 1st January

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:14 PM

LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP):The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore is arranging 22nd Annual Sports Day on 1st January, 2026 (Thursday) in City Campus Sports Ground.

UVAS Vice Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr Muhammad Younus (DLA.I, T.I) chaired a meeting of conveners and secretaries of management committees and reviewed preparations/arrangements for the annual sports day.

The conveners & secretaries of committees briefed the meeting on the working progress of their respective committees while Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani, Chairman UVAS Sports Board Prof Dr Muhammad Ijaz, Director Sports Rana Amjad Iqbal and management committee members were present.

Secretary Livestock & Dairy Development Department Punjab Ahmad Aziz Tarrar will be chief guest on the inauguration ceremony while Minister for Higher Education Punjab Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan will be chief guest on prize distribution ceremony of 22nd UVAS annual sports day.

Various games including 800, 200, 100 meter races, shot-put, 4 X 400 Meter Relay Race, Javelin Throw, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus Throw, High Jump, Three Leg race, Tug of War, Chaati Race, musical chair and Martial Arts/Gymnastic show etc, will be played on the annual sports day. Students of various departments from UVAS Ravi Campus Pattoki, CVAS Jhang, CVAS Narowal, City Campus Lahore, staff and faculty members will participate in these competitions.

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid addressing the beneficiaries of BISP during her visit to the SIM Distribution Center at Vista Government Secondary School, Sheikhupura.

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:14 PM

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid addressing the beneficiaries of BISP during her visit to the SIM Distribution Center at Vista Government Secondary School, Sheikhupura. — APP22-291225
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Pakistan-China Business Forum Opens Sub-Branch in Hangzhou

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:12 PM

BEIJING, Dec 29 (APP): The Sub-branch of the Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) was recently inaugurated in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a step forward to deepen economic and trade cooperation between China and Pakistan within the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region.

Strategically located in one of China’s most dynamic economic hubs, the new branch will focus on spearheading efforts to enhance trade, investment and economic cooperation. Its primary functions include connecting enterprises from both countries and fostering sectoral collaboration, particularly in information technology, textiles, e-commerce and manufacturing.

The office will also serve as a support base for Pakistani companies entering the vast YRD market. It aims to build a comprehensive enterprise service platform that provides businesses with essential market information, policy advisory services and commercial matchmaking support.

Beyond economic objectives, the PCBF Hangzhou sub-branch will promote cultural exchanges and tourism cooperation. The initiative seeks to introduce more Chinese citizens to Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and tourism resources, thereby enhancing people-to-people bonds alongside commercial links, CEN reported.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Shehzad Ahmad Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, who highlighted the branch’s role in strengthening bilateral ties. “As a key central city in the YRD, Hangzhou boasts vigorous innovation vitality and a developed e-commerce economy. It holds enormous cooperative potential with Pakistan in fields such as the digital economy, electronic products, and electric vehicle manufacturing,” he stated. “Particularly, cloud storage and logistics can serve as a crucial bridge for cross-border sales in Pakistan’s commodity circulation chain.”

Two missing children handed over to parents

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Mon, 29 Dec 2025, 6:09 PM