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PM condemns terrorist attack near Police mobile in Lakki Marwat

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned a terrorist attack near a mobile police in Lakki Marwat.

In a statement issued by the PM House, the prime minister prayed for the grant of eternal peace to the departed souls and for the bereaved families to be blessed with strength and patience in this difficult time.

PM Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured and prayed for their swift recovery.

He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to completely eliminate terrorists, who were the enemies of innocent and unarmed civilians. The prime minister also vowed to thwart their nefarious designs.

GCWUS calls students for submission of abstracts for Intel Conference

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Samina Ch
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SIALKOT, Dec 01 (APP):Govt College Women University Sialkot (GCWUS) on Monday called
the students for Oral & Poster Presentations– 1st International Youth
Convention Pakistan.
The Oral & Poster Presentation organized by the Department of Psychology,
GC Women University Sialkot “Join the Movement. Share Your Voice”. says
a news release.
Students & researchers are invited to submit abstracts for the 1st International
Youth Convention Pakistan — a platform to explore youth empowerment, mental
health, innovation & more”. It said.
The abstract submission deadline set as December 13, 2025.
Students could submit their abstracts at salbia.abbas@gcwus.edu.pk.

Canadian High Commissioner calls on DPM Ishaq Dar

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday received Canadian High Commissioner Tarik Ali Khan here at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Appreciating the positive trajectory of Pak-Canada relations and ongoing high-level engagement, the deputy PM emphasized further strengthening economic, trade, investment, agricultural, and people-to-people cooperation.

DPM/FM Ishaq Dar also acknowledged the important role of Pakistani diaspora in promoting bilateral ties.

The high commissioner thanked the deputy prime minister for support in facilitating import of Canadian Canola into Pakistan and noted the progress of work by Barrick Gold on the Reko Diq Project and willingness of other Canadian companies to invest in Pakistan.

Chief Minister condemns terrorist attack in Lakki Marwat

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP):Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a police mobile in Lakki Marwat.
The Chief Minister said sacrifices of police personnel will not go in vain. He said the provincial government stands firmly with the police. He added maintaining law and order is the top priority of the government.
Sohail  Afridi stated such cowardly attacks cannot weaken the resolve of the government and security forces in the fight against terrorism.
A suicide attack targeted a police mobile of Tajori Police Station in Lakki Marwat on Monday. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of one police officer. Five other officers sustained injuries.
A police spokesperson said the attacker detonated explosives near the police vehicle.
Following the explosion a heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene. They cordoned off the area. A search operation has been launched to locate any accomplices and secure the surroundings.
Police are continuing investigations into the incident.

Rescue 1122 Abbottabad issues monthly performance report for November 25

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ABBOTTABAD, Dec 01 (APP):District Emergency Officer Jan Muhammad Afridi has released the monthly performance report for November, stating that Rescue 1122 Abbottabad responded to a total of 478 emergencies during the month.
 According to the report, Rescue 1122 received 33,503 calls, of which 29,945 were unnecessary while 3,223 were dropped calls.
Under the directives of Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tyeb Abdullah and Regional Director Operations North Arshad Iqbal, Rescue 1122 Abbottabad, operating under the supervision of District Emergency Officer Jan Muhammad Afridi, continued to provide timely and professional assistance to citizens facing various life-threatening situations.
Spokesperson Sajid Iqbal said the service maintained an average response time of seven minutes, offering prompt emergency care to 478 individuals.
The report further states that during the month of November, 51 road traffic accidents, 359 medical emergencies, 30 fire incidents and 32 other emergencies, including recovery operations, were handled.
 A total of eight people lost their lives in different incidents, while 478 individuals were affected overall.
Out of these, 421 were provided first aid and shifted to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
The report also highlights the performance of the Referral Ambulance Service, which responded to 147 calls during November.
Among these, 13 emergency transfers were made to hospitals outside the district, while 134 patients were shifted between different hospitals within Abbottabad, ensuring safe and timely medical transportation.

Passenger coach crashes near Quaidabad, woman killed, nine injured

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Samina Ch
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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.
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