Poverty overcome, dreams realized: Benazir Taleemi Wazaif students shine in matric exams

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:14 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):Two students, supported by the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif (BTW) initiative have secured top positions in the recent matriculation examinations, defying all odds and emerging as symbols of hope for millions.

Maryam Bibi and Momina Fatima, both residents of Multan and beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), have brought immense pride to their families and communities.

Maryam Bibi clinched the first position with an outstanding score of 1164 marks, while Momina Fatima stood third with 1139 marks.

Their success stories are rooted in the transformative impact of the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, a flagship initiative under BISP, which provides conditional cash stipends to encourage school enrollment and attendance among children from low-income households.

The mothers of Maryam and Momina credited the educational stipends with playing a pivotal role in their daughters’ achievements.

They expressed heartfelt gratitude to the government for enabling their daughters to pursue education with dignity and determination.

“This support kept us going,” said the mother of Maryam Bibi. “It was not just about the money, it was a sign that someone believed in our children’s future.”

The success of these students underscores the importance of sustained investment in human capital, particularly through targeted social safety nets.

The Benazir Taleemi Wazaif initiative is currently benefiting millions of children, with a strong focus on ensuring retention and performance, especially among girls who face additional socio-economic challenges.

The setting sun peeks through thick clouds, creating a mesmerizing scene like a painting brushed across the sky after a mildly humid day in the city.

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:13 PM

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APP21-250725Multan — APP21-250725 MULTAN: July 25 – The setting sun peeks through thick clouds, creating a mesmerizing scene like a painting brushed across the sky after a mildly humid day in the city. APP/QSM/MAF/FHA/SSH

The setting sun peeks through thick clouds, creating a mesmerizing scene like a painting brushed across the sky after a mildly humid day in the city. — APP21-250725
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A medium-level flood surges through River Chenab as water levels steadily decline from 104,000 to 76,706 cusecs. Floodwaters continue flowing from Chiniot and Bhawana toward Trimmu Headworks, Jhang.

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A medium-level flood surges through River Chenab as water levels steadily decline from 104,000 to 76,706 cusecs. Floodwaters continue flowing from Chiniot and Bhawana toward Trimmu Headworks, Jhang. — APP19-250725
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CHINIOT: July 25 – A medium-level flood surges through River Chenab as water levels steadily decline from 104,000 to 76,706 cusecs. Floodwaters continue flowing from Chiniot and Bhawana toward Trimmu Headworks, Jhang. APP/MAF/FHA/SSH

Two robbers killed in Burewala police encounters

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:11 PM

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BUREWALA, Jul 25 (APP):Two alleged robbers were killed during two separate encounters with the Counter Crime Department (CCD) here.

According to police sources, the first encounter took place in the jurisdiction of Police Station Sadar Burewala near Chak 451/EB during a routine patrol. Upon spotting the police, unidentified armed robbers opened fire. In the exchange, one of the robbers was fatally shot, who was later on identified as Sohna Khan Bhatti, a resident of Chak 457/EB. His accomplices fled the scene during the police’s retaliatory fire.

Police said Sohna Bhatti was involved in 22 criminal cases including robbery and street crimes. A day earlier, he and his gang had reportedly committed a robbery near Latt Bhattian during which, upon resistance, they allegedly poured poison into a local resident’s mouth, resulting in his death.

In a separate incident near village 51/WB, the CCD personnel came under fire from armed robbers while on patrol. During the exchange of fire, a robber was killed, who was later on identified as Haq Nawaz, son of Allah Bakhsh, a resident of Kotli Mehtam, Karampur, Mailsi. He was also wanted in multiple cases, including murder and attempted murder.

Both bodies were shifted to hospital for legal formalities, while police have launched further investigations and search operations to apprehend the fleeing culprits.

Health Authority distributes motorcycles to field staff

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:07 PM

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GUJRAT, Jul 25 (APP):The District Health Authority Gujrat distributed six motorcycles among vaccinators to enhance field mobility and improve immunization coverage, in a ceremony held under the supervision of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Syed Atta-ul-Munim.
District Health Officer Preventive Services and District Coordinator IRMNCH, Dr. Syed Muhammad Aitezaz Ahmad, along with District Superintendent of Vaccination (DSV), also attended the ceremony.
The motorcycles were provided with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Director Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Punjab.Health officials said the initiative will facilitate timely access to remote areas, support field operations, and strengthen monitoring of vaccination campaigns. They termed the step a key milestone in expanding the reach and effectiveness of immunization services across the district.

CDA gardeners plants saplings along the roadside greenbelt of Srinagar Highway in the Federal Capital.

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:04 PM

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APP16-250725Islamabad — APP16-250725 ISLAMABAD: July 25 - CDA gardeners plants saplings along the roadside greenbelt of Srinagar Highway in the Federal Capital. APP/SMR/MAF/FHA

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ISLAMABAD: July 25 – CDA gardeners plants saplings along the roadside greenbelt of Srinagar Highway in the Federal Capital. APP/SMR/MAF/FHA

Senate commends Presidential Address to Parliament.

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 5:04 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): The Senate of Pakistan on Friday extended formal appreciation for the Presidential Address to the joint session of Parliament, delivered on March 10 of the current year.

The motion of thanks was moved by Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, on behalf of Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.

The motion sought the House’s consent to record its sincere gratitude for the President’s Address, acknowledging its significance in framing national priorities and parliamentary discourse.

In speeches delivered during the motion of thanks, treasury members hailed the president’s address as “a strategic road-map for a resilient and prosperous Pakistan.

Senators from both sides of the aisle addressed multiple issues, raised by the president in his address to both Houses of Parliament, marking the commencement of the new parliamentary year.

Senator Waqar Mehdi underscored the unprecedented milestone achieved by President Asif Ali Zardari, the only individual in Pakistan’s history to be elected to the presidency twice.

Mehdi underscored President Zardari’s reconciliation-driven approach, recalling his voluntary transfer of presidential powers to Parliament through the 18th Amendment. He also noted Zardari’s endurance through 12.5 years of imprisonment, culminating in acquittals by the courts.

Touching on recent government decisions, Mehdi said canal construction had been suspended following a movement, spearheaded by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Meanwhile, Senator Saifullah Abro voiced concern over rising sugar prices, warning of deepening public hardship and calling for urgent corrective and remedial measures.

Senator Masroor Ahsan extended birthday felicitations to President Asif Ali Zardari.

Ahsan lauded the speech for its inclusive focus on farmers, laborers, and other marginalized segments of society, emphasizing the administration’s continued commitment to social equity and economic resilience.