LARKANA: December 19 –
LARKANA: December 19 – Artists perform in a stage drama “Ishq Faqeer” during the Drama Festival at Z.A. Bhutto Open Air Theatre, Arts Council. APP/NAS/MAF/FHA/SSH
Artists perform in a stage drama “Ishq Faqeer” during the Drama Festival at Z.A. Bhutto Open Air Theatre, Arts Council.
LARKANA: December 19 –
LARKANA: December 19 – Artists perform in a stage drama “Ishq Faqeer” during the Drama Festival at Z.A. Bhutto Open Air Theatre, Arts Council. APP/NAS/MAF/FHA/SSH
Muhammad Hassan, a 10th-grade student, creates Pakistan’s first scientifically accurate dinosaur skeleton, a 13-meter-long project supported by Khawzani Science Society.
LAHORE: December 19 –
Director of Institute of Food Science Prof. Dr. Anjum Murtaza and Coach Muhammad Naeem Khan distributes certificates to the players during the belt promotion ceremony at Karate Academy, University of Sargodha.
SARGODHA: December 19 –
SARGODHA: December 19 – Director of Institute of Food Science Prof. Dr. Anjum Murtaza and Coach
Muhammad Naeem Khan distributes certificates to the players during the belt promotion ceremony
at Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
SARGODHA: December 19 – Director of Institute of Food Science Prof. Dr. Anjum Murtaza and Coach
Muhammad Naeem Khan distributes certificates to the players during the belt promotion ceremony
at Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
Rawalpindi cop suspended, arrested over corruption complaint
RAWALPINDI, Dec 19 (APP):A police constable was arrested after City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani on Friday took strict notice of a social media complaint alleging corruption against him.
Following the complaint, a case was also registered against the constable at the Chaklala Police Station on the orders of the CPO.
‘The cop has been suspended and a departmental charge sheet has been issued against him,’ a Rawalpindi Police spokesman said.
The CPO emphasised that any conduct undermining the dignity of the police force would not be tolerated. ‘Those involved in corruption or abuse of authority will not be spared. Officers must correct their conduct. Anyone who compromises the honour of the department is not one of us. We will ensure strict accountability,’ he added.
The spokesman said misuse of authority or involvement in corrupt practices would be dealt with firmly, in accordance with police regulations.
Martial arts students demonstrate their skills during the Belt Promotion Ceremony at the Karate Academy, University of Sargodha.
SARGODHA: December 19 –
SARGODHA: December 19 – Young karate players demonstrate their skill by breaking tiles mid-air with a kick during the Belt Promotion Ceremony at the Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
SARGODHA: December 19 – Young karate players demonstrate their skill by breaking tiles mid-air with a kick during the Belt Promotion Ceremony at the Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
SARGODHA: December 19 – A karate player perform his martial arts skills during the Belt Promotion Ceremony at the Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
SARGODHA: December 19 – Karate students perform their martial arts skills during the Belt Promotion Ceremony at the Karate Academy, University of Sargodha. APP/HSD/MAF/FHA/SSH
OIC-COMSTECH supports Bangladesh’s higher education sector in elevating excellence & global rankings
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):The OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) collaborated with Bangladesh to support national efforts aimed at improving the global ranking and academic excellence of Bangladeshi universities.
During his visit to Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General COMSTECH, met with the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and several distinguished Vice Chancellors.
He shared COMSTECH’s expertise in fostering a culture of quality within universities and proposed the organization of a two-day workshop titled “How to Achieve Higher Rankings for Universities.”
Two senior Pakistani experts, Muhammad Raza Chohan, Advisor for Human Resource Development (HRD), and Dr. Nasir Shah, Director General for Quality Assurance (QA) at the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan served as resource persons for the training program titled “How to Achieve Higher Rankings for Universities: Foundation & Quality Assurance.”
This strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership and vision of Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, who consistently emphasized the importance of strengthening academic quality and research excellence to enhance the global standing of universities across OIC member states.
The training program was organized in close collaboration with senior representatives of the UGC of Bangladesh, faculty members from leading public and private universities, researchers, ranking and accreditation specialists, and policymakers engaged in higher education reform.
The event was hosted in partnership with North South University (NSU), under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Hafizur Rahman, who also served as the OIC-COMSTECH Focal Person for Bangladesh. His efforts successfully brought together key academic and regulatory stakeholders for this national-level engagement.
This specialized program underscored COMSTECH’s commitment to advancing scientific, academic, and institutional standards across OIC countries. By conducting this workshop in Bangladesh, COMSTECH strengthened the foundation for quality assurance and ranking preparedness within Bangladeshi universities.
The workshop enhanced participants’ understanding of international ranking criteria, strengthened internal quality assurance systems, and promoted data-driven decision-making for institutional improvement.
Through practical strategies, proven methodologies, and alignment with global standards, COMSTECH equipped Bangladeshi institutions to improve academic performance, research output, and international visibility.
Furthermore, the initiative supported COMSTECH’s broader mission of fostering cooperation, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and promoting innovations that uplift higher education across the region. Muhammad Raza Chohan and Dr. Nasir Shah shared insights from Pakistan’s successful higher education reforms, offering practical approaches that Bangladeshi universities could adopt to strengthen their reputation and ranking outcomes.
AC inspects sanitation arrangements in Pindi Gheb
RAWALPINDI, Dec 19 (APP):Assistant Commissioner (AC) Pindi Gheb Hafiz Muhammad Zunair Younis on Friday inspected sanitation arrangements across various parts of the Tehsil Pindi Gheb and reviewed measures being taken to improve cleanliness and public health.
According to the RWMC spokesman, the AC was accompanied by Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) Manager Operations, Pindi Gheb, Ali Raza Mughal. The inspection covered the government hospital, bus stand, graveyard, mosques, markets and major streets, where the assistant commissioner also sought on-the-spot feedback from citizens regarding sanitation services.
Briefing the assistant commissioner, Mughal said sanitation operations were being carried out uninterruptedly in day and night shifts in line with the directives of RWMC Chief Executive Officer Rana Sajid Safdar to make the city “zero waste”.
He said manual sweeping, waste lifting and door-to-door garbage collection were being ensured throughout the city, while regular water spraying on roads was also underway to help curb smog.
Mughal added that awareness was being created among residents and that citizens were being encouraged to register cleanliness-related complaints through the RWMC helpline 1139 for prompt action.
Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Commissioner Hafiz Muhammad Zunair Younis said providing a clean and healthy environment was the administration’s top priority.
“Effective cleanliness arrangements are essential not only for public health but also for the overall beauty and order of the city,” he said.
He appreciated the performance of the RWMC and directed that sanitation operations be maintained continuously, while communication with citizens should be made more effective.
The assistant commissioner also appealed to residents to cooperate with the administration by disposing of waste at designated points and share suggestions, so that Pindi Gheb could be made a clean, orderly and smog-free city.
SSP Operations reviews services at F-6 Police khidmat markaz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP):Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations, Qazi Ali Raza, visited the Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) F-6 to review service delivery and administrative arrangements.
An official told APP on Friday that the SSP Qazi, accompanied by senior police officers, inspected security arrangements, examined records and assessed the overall functioning of the Khidmat Markaz during the visit.
The SSP Qazi interacted with officers deployed at the facility and inquired about administrative and operational challenges. He reviewed measures taken for the welfare of police personnel and evaluated the quality of services being provided to citizens.
SSP Operations directed the in-charge of the PKM to ensure that all possible facilities are made available to the public in a timely and efficient manner. He emphasized that public convenience and prompt service delivery remain top priorities of Islamabad Police.
He noted that trained staff have been deployed at the Khidmat Markaz to provide maximum relief to citizens, adding that the facility is catering not only to Pakistani nationals but also extending quality services to foreign residents.
The SSP Qazi reaffirmed that Islamabad Police would continue to strengthen public facilitation centers to ensure transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly service across the federal capital./
Kushnarenko nominated for election as member of Presidium of Belarusian People’s Congress
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (BelTA/APP):Belarusian President, Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko nominated Aleksei Kushnarenko for election as a member of the Presidium of the Belarusian People’s Congress, BelTA has learned.
The need to elect a new member to the Presidium arose in the spring of this year following personnel changes in the government as Konstantin Burak was appointed as Assistant to the President – Inspector for Grodno Oblast, thereby losing his status as a delegate of the Belarusian People’s Congress and a member of the Presidium.
In accordance with the law on the Belarusian People’s Congress, members of the Presidium are elected by secret ballot. The time, place, and procedure for the secret ballot were explained by Inna Medvedeva, Chairperson of the Vote Counting Commission of the Belarusian People’s Congress.
“We must absolutely conduct the secret ballot in accordance with our democracy. I am already being criticized for this. But what does it have to do with me? After all, it was you who made the decision that all members of the Presidium of the Belarusian People’s Congress are elected by secret ballot.
Many now, even Aleksandr Kosinets [Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress] says that this could also be done by open vote,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “So it turns out that we elect members of the Presidium by secret ballot and judges of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts by open vote.
Therefore, we will review this, revisit this law once more. Adjustments are needed so that we use time efficiently, to somehow equalize and balance the situation.”
Lukashenko: Five-year plan will prioritize regional development in Belarus
ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (BelTA/APP):The five-year plan will focus on the development of Belarusian regions, Belarusian President and Chairman of the Belarusian People’s Congress Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the second session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 19 December, BelTA has learned.
“The five-year plan will focus on the development of our regions. We have 118 districts,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “That is where our people are. They are not neglected, these districts. The centers have been put in order: they are clean and tidy. And every chairman of a district executive committee understands that this is their home, which must be kept clean. There’s no need to overcomplicate this,” he said.
In the same context, the president highlighted the importance of reviving mobile mechanized construction units. “How can one even be a chairman of a district executive committee without a construction unit? Do you remember the construction mobile mechanized construction units? They had fallen into a bit of a decline, but we have started to revive and restore them. They need to be restored so that we have our own builders. So that they can at least perform some basic construction work,” he emphasized.
Furthermore, the head of state assured that the One District – One Project initiative would be preserved in Belarus. “Where there is a need, we will establish certain enterprises. We will work on this area,” he added.
Speaking about the development of district centers, Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the development of the road network. “For the most part, we have already linked up our district and regional centers with repaired roads. Now our task is to extend this network from district centers out to the agrotowns, wherever necessary. This is a challenge we plan to meet in the next two years,” the president stressed.