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Passenger coach crashes near Quaidabad, woman killed, nine injured

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JOHARABAD, Dec 1 (APP):A Mianwali-bound passenger coach returning from a wedding in Sargodha met with a tragic accident on the Joharabad–Mianwali Road near Quaidabad.
According to APP correspondent, the crash resulted in the death of a woman and left nine others seriously injured.
A family was traveling back after attending a wedding ceremony when their coach collided with a high-speed trawler.
Police and rescue teams reached the scene promptly and launched a swift operation. All trapped individuals were safely removed from the damaged coach and shifted to Quaidabad Hospital for first aid.
Injured were later transferred to Mianwali Hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, police have seized both vehicles involved in the accident and initiated further investigation.

Thousands of rural women artisans to showcase work at 17th Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition in Karachi

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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SUKKUR, Dec 01 (APP):Thousands of rural women artisans from across Sindh will display their handicrafts at the 17th Sartyoon Sang Crafts Exhibition at Ocean Mall, Clifton. The three-day event, organized by the Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO) in collaboration with the Sindh government, will be open to the public from Friday, December 5, 2025 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
A statement issued here on Monday said the exhibition aims to provide market linkages and better income opportunities for rural women artisans. Stalls in the mall’s main foyer will showcase a wide range of products garments, appliqué and embroidery shirts, stoles, shalwars, pants, rillis, cushions, Ajrak, furniture, decorative pieces, leather handbags, bed sheets and other traditional items.
SRSO has held such exhibitions for the past 17 years, drawing strong interest from visitors for handmade household goods and traditional products.
SRSO Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Muhammad Dittal Kalhoro said Sartyoon Sang Craft Enterprise has empowered over 13,000 women artisans from disadvantaged backgrounds in Sindh. He said through 308 Business Development Groups (BDGs), SRSO promotes traditional crafts blended with modern designs, noting that handmade products create culture and ambiance.
He said the event is designed to boost incomes for female artisans from remote districts including Jacobabad, Kandhkot-Kashmore, Shikarpur, Ghotki, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Larkana and others. Thousands of women have been trained in various trades, integrating urban trends into their work to maximize economic benefit.
“To differentiate their products from market competitors, we have introduced innovations such as networking on blankets,” Kalhoro added.

Women complaint cell Jamshoro hosts awareness event on women rights and safety

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Samina Ch
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HYDERABAD, Dec 01 (APP):On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism, a special program was organized under the directives of provincial minister for women development Shahina Sher Ali, by the In-charge of women complaint cell and safe house Jamshoro Syeda Quratulain Shah, focusing on women’s rights and protection.
According to a handout issued on Monday, during the event, the In-charge women complaint cell Syeda Quratulain Shah said that under the leadership of provincial minister Shahina Sher Ali, special measures were being taken to inform women about the available facilities in the department, legal aid and protection procedures.
She explained that the purpose of the program was to empower women and girls, raise awareness among them and encourage them to speak out against violence. The main theme of the program was  “Digital Violence,” and was attended by civil society members, media persons and government officials.
On this occasion, the Regional Head of Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) Amjad Baloch said that during the 16 Days of Activism, the non-governmental organization SPO was promoting awareness and education in the community through its various projects. The goal of this campaign was to empower  youth and women about their rights, protection and prevention of violence.
He stated that their organization spreads the message through awareness-raising activities, training sessions and educational programs that education was the key to closing the doors of oppression and injustice.
The standing committee chairperson for the women development department Farah Suhail said that the 16 days of activism was a global pledge to end all forms of violence against women and girls, and these days remind us that it was necessary to raise our voice against oppression, whether it occurs at home or in society.
SPO’s lawyer Kalpana Devi said that on the occasion of the 16 days of activism, special focus was being placed on the effective implementation of laws related to the protection of women. She added that the government had strict laws against domestic violence, harassment and gender-based violence, and police, social institutions and support services were strengthened to ensure their enforcement.
Participants in the program also expressed their views, highlighting the importance of legislation, the role of the community and institutional cooperation.

Education Board extends SSC form submission date

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP):Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi, on Monday announced a significant extension in the admission submission schedule for the First Annual Examinations 2026.
The exams, which will mark the first full-scale annual matric examinations after years of pandemic-disrupted cycles, are set to begin on March 3, 2026. However, a large number of both regular and private candidates had been struggling to meet the original deadlines due to delays in result announcements, school registrations, and online portal issues.
Responding to repeated requests from students, parents and school heads, the Board has pushed the deadlines well into the new year.
Speaking to reporters, a BISE Rawalpindi spokesman confirmed that candidates can now submit their online admission forms with single fee until December 10, 2025. Those who miss this window will still have until December 23 with double fee and until January 6, 2026 with triple fee.
Even after the third last date, the admission forms will continue to be accepted until February 10, 2026 with triple fee plus a daily late fine of Rs. 200, and till February 20, just ten days before the papers begin with an enhanced daily penalty of Rs. 700.0
“The decision has been taken purely in the interest of students,” the spokesman said.
“We don’t want any child to miss the examination just because of procedural delays”, he said.
He emphasized that while the online submission window remains open, the hard copy of the admission form, cut list (for institutions), original bank challan of MCB, and printed copy of the online submission receipt must reach the Board office by hand or registered post within the respective deadlines. “Online submission alone is not enough,” he informed and added “If the hard copies are not received on time, the higher fee slab will automatically apply.”
Students and private candidates have been directed to use the official portal www.biserawalpindi.edu.pk for form submission and fee deposit.
For technical or procedural help, the Board has activated dedicated helplines, including direct access to Assistant Controller (Matric).

PNCA to Host Ceremony and ‘Seen & Unseen’ Art Exhibition Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host a special ceremony and the opening of a nationwide art exhibition on Tuesday, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and bring together government officials, UN representatives, artists, and civil society to spotlight the urgent need to end gender-based violence in all its forms including the rising threat of technology-facilitated abuse.
The ceremony will be chaired by Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister of Human Rights, alongside Pernille Ironside, the Acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan. Participants will be briefed on ongoing UN initiatives to address digital and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, a growing concern as online spaces increasingly mirror offline inequalities and risks.
Following the ceremony, PNCA will unveil ‘Seen & Unseen’, an art exhibition featuring works by 19 artists from across Pakistan.
 Curated under the guidance of Prof. Salima Hashmi, Honorary Advisor, the exhibition brings together diverse mediums and artistic expressions that confront the realities of gender-based violence.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, the artists give voice to both visible and hidden dimensions of abuse, resilience, and resistance.
The evening will also include the launch of UNFPA’s new reel series, “Salma Lives” a digital campaign aimed at raising awareness through storytelling — followed by a reception hosted by Marriott Islamabad.
Observed annually from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism is a global call to end violence against women and girls.
This year’s UNiTE Campaign theme — “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls” — highlights how digital platforms, while powerful tools for empowerment, have also created new avenues for harassment, surveillance, and exploitation.
The PNCA event aims to amplify this message, bringing together art, advocacy, and public engagement in a united call to safeguard the rights and dignity of women and girls in both physical and digital spaces.

RCCI discuss business opportunities with Egyptian Foreign Minister

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 01 (APP):President RCCI Usman Shaukat held meeting in Islamabad with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, accompanied by Ambassador Dr. Ihab Abdelhamid.
The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral trade, creating new investment avenues, and exploring collaboration across key sectors including industry, tourism, technology, and logistics.
Highlighting the regional economic landscape, Usman encouraged greater Egyptian investment in diverse sectors such as energy, logistics, construction, agriculture, mining, pharmaceuticals, and information technology.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and building a more robust Pakistan–Egypt partnership for the future.

Rescue 1122 Lakki Marwat responds to 816 emergencies in November

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Samina Ch
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 01 (APP):Rescue 1122 Lakki Marwat has released its monthly performance report for November 2025, revealing that it responded to 816 emergency incidents over the last month.
According to the report, Rescue 1122 received a total of 11,592 calls during the month. These included 5,600 unnecessary or fake calls, while 5,176 were informational calls.
It added that total  816 emergency incidents include 694 medical emergencies,78 road traffic accidents,9 fire-related incidents,30 violence- and firearm-related cases, and five miscellaneous rescue operations.
During these operations, the service successfully shifted 802 patients to hospitals after providing on-spot medical assistance. However, 16 individuals were reported dead on the scene.
The report further says that Rescue 1122 responded to 232 inter-district and intra-district referral emergencies.
Of these 34 patients were transported within the district from one tehsil to another, while 198 patients were shifted from one district to another.
A total of 240 patients benefited from the Rescue 1122 referral service during the month.

Tank administration holds open court to address citizens’ land-related issues

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Samina Ch
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Dec 01 (APP):The district administration Tank has conducted an open court(Kuli Kacheri) here at the Tehsil Building to resolve the citizens’ land-related issues at their doorsteps.
According to the administration, Additional Assistant Commissioner Revenue Faheem Khan, Additional Assistant Commissioner Malik Sajid Ali Khan, Naib Tehsildar, and other relevant revenue staff were present to address the residents’ problems.
A large number of people attended the forum and presented various complaints and issues, which were promptly addressed by the revenue staff in accordance with the instructions of senior officials.
Several land-related matters were resolved immediately.
Speaking on the occasion, the additional assistant commissioner revenue said that the district administration was  committed to providing relief to the public, and that revenue courts will continue to be held regularly on the instructions of the provincial government to ensure that services are delivered at the citizens’ doorstep.

Azerbaijan, Russia discuss cooperation in agricultural sector

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MOSCOW, Dec 01 (AZERTAC/APP) : Russian Minister for Agriculture Oksana Lut and head of the Azerbaijani delegation, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Elchin Zeynalov, explored issues of expanding mutual supplies of agricultural products.
The Russian side expressed interest in increasing exports of grain, oilseed products, fish, seafood, and fertilizers. The meeting also highlighted a shared interest in cooperating on seed selection and production, which is viewed as important for the food security and technological self-sufficiency of both countries.
The parties also discussed issues of epizootic stability and the possibilities of increasing supplies of Russian veterinary products to the Azerbaijani market.

Traffic police launch crackdown against violators

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Samina Ch
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SIALKOT, Dec 01 (APP):Traffic Police kick-started a crackdown against the violators of traffic rules and issued challans to 1301 violators for not wearing helmets.
The police also registered FIRs against 36 underage drivers.
Similarly, 38 drivers received challans for using cell phones while
driving, says a news release issued here on Monday.
In a message, DPO Faisal Shehzad had informed the people
that they would face FIRs on violations of traffic rules.
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