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Governor KP meets Allama Shahenshah Naqvi, stresses sectarian harmony ahead of Muharram

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KARACHI, Jun 26 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met renowned Shia scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi where the two discussed about promoting religious harmony, inter-sectarian unity, and social tolerance in the province ahead of Muharram.
During the meeting, Governor Kundi emphasized that the sacred month of Muharram carries a message of patience, unity, and sacrifice.
He warned that anti-state and anti-Islamic elements are actively trying to disrupt sectarian harmony and called for a united effort by all religious schools of thought to counter such conspiracies.
The Governor highlighted that the Governor House Peshawar is playing an active role in promoting religious coexistence and interfaith unity.
He further said that scholars from all sects are being included in the consultation process to strengthen communal bonds.
Allama Shahenshah Naqvi praised the Governor’s initiatives, calling them timely and essential for peace and brotherhood in society.
He reiterated that Muharram teaches the values of unity, sacrifice, and steadfastness in upholding Islamic principles even in the most difficult circumstances.
On the occasion, Allama Naqvi hosted a dinner in honor of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.

Two held for taking bribe

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Sargodha, Jun 26 (APP): Anti-corruption Establishment (ACE) Sargodha claimed on Thursday to have arrested two persons including an official of Naib Tehsildar
office (NTO)  Mianwali while taking bribe.
According to ACE sources, NTO Mianwali Record Keeper Zafar Iqbal,
and a tout received bribe of Rs 10,000 from a citizen for providing
certified copies of record.
A team, led by Nasir Aziz Khan Niazi, Circle Officer, Anti-Corruption
Mianwali, conducted a raid and apprehended the accused.
During raid, marked notes of Rs 10,000 were recovered from their
possession and a case has been registered against them.

Technology sector is engine of rapid development: Yousaf Raza Gilani

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PESHAWAR, Jun 26 (APP): Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani said on Thursday that technology sector is the engine of rapid development, it is a transformative force for every sector of our economy and Pakistan’s digital economy has shown remarkable growth, with IT exports surging and projected to reach $ 5 billion in the current year.
He was presiding presided over the convocation of Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering and Technology at Topi, district Swabi as a chief guest, conferring degrees on 548 graduates in which 470 were BS students, 65 MS and 13 PhD scholars.
The convocation was attended by students, their parents, and heads of various universities and academic staff of GIK Institute.
Addressing on the occasion, Gillani said higher education is the very cornerstone of our nation’s future, as a nation, we have embraced the reality that our transition to a knowledge-based economy depends not on traditional assets, but on building human and intellectual capital for sustainable growth.
He said that we are living through the Fifth Industrial Revolution, where Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and the internet are not just emerging concepts but are actively reshaping industries.
“I have long held that our national policies must be oriented towards preparing our future generations for this revolution,” said Gillani who had also remained prime minister of the country. “The Government’s commitment is reflected in initiatives like the Digital Nation Pakistan; and the establishment of special technology zones to drive growth and investment in this critical sector.”
He said that the landscape of education itself is evolving, digital tools and e-learning are making
education more accessible and inclusive and Pakistan needs energy, passion, tolerance, determination and talent.
He lauded the graduates and their parents while highlighting the pivotal role of educated youth in the economic development of the country, encouraging them that they should come forward to use their knowledge and skills to induce result-oriented society and strengthen the economy.
He directed to graduating students that their potential contribution would have a significant impact on the country’s progress and economic prosperity.
Engr Salim Saifullah Khan, President of GIK Institute parent body, Society for Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST) paid rich tributes to founder of the institute and former president of Pakistan, late Ghulam Ishaq Khan late, Dr A Q Khan, father of Pakistan’s nuclear program, who was GIK Institute project director and other founding members.
Prof Dr Fazal Ahmad Khalid, Rector GIK Institute said that universities are power of knowledge and latest technological breakthroughs and innovation in the field of science and technology has changed the world’s landscape and GIK has always been involved in research work since its inception in 1993.
Prof Dr SM Hasan Zaidi, Pro-Rector academics said said that GIK Institute has remained a beacon of science and technology, innovation and result-oriented research, while working to further strengthen academic-industry collaboration.
Munir Iqbal and Jamshad Bashir were two MS graduates who received gold medals.   Ghulam Ishaq medal for best academic performance among all undergraduates was awarded to Muhammad Ramiz Saud and Quaid-e-Azam medal to Said Basim Mehmood.
Faculty-based gold medals were awarded to Muhammad Ramiz Saud, Shoaib Nasir, Muhammad Arsal, Duaa Khan, Sardar Muhammad Abdullah Khan, Haris Zeb, Muhammad Nofil Bin Mehar, Wajee-ul-Hassan, Muhammad Farhan and Muhammad Ali.
The scholars who completed their PhD were: Sundus Khushnood, Muhammad Umar,
Shafiq-Uz-Zaman, Muhammad Ehtisham Hassan, Usama Arshad, Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan Yousaf, Saba Tariq, Mehboob Ul Haq, Sajid Khan, Asif Ullah, Babar Ashfaq, Atif Muzaffar and Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan.

Murad directs KWSB to accelerate S-III project to transform, complete TP-I by Aug

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KARACHI, Jun 26 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed the Karachi water board to ensure the operational readiness of TP-I of the S-III project by the end of August, while also expediting work on TP-IV to achieve completion within the next year.
The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by Minister for Planning and Development Nasir Shah, Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani, and Mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman P&D Najam Shah, Secretary LG Waseem Shamshad, DG PPP Unit Asad Zamin, Secretary to CM Zaman Narejo and CEO Water Board Ahmad Ali Siddiqui.
The S-III project is poised to address Karachi’s pressing wastewater management challenges, currently estimated at 400–450 million gallons per day (MGD), a significant portion of which is discharged untreated into the Lyari and Malir Rivers. This initiative aims to intercept, treat, and safely dispose of wastewater through upgraded infrastructure, thereby promoting environmental sustainability and protecting marine life while minimising public health risks.
The main components of the project include various transmission packages across the Lyari and Malir River Basins, alongside enhancements to existing sewage treatment plants and the construction of new facilities. The implementation of TP-I will rehabilitate an obsolete plant while expanding capacity, with the upgraded facility expected to be ready for commissioning by August 2025. Meanwhile, TP-IV encompasses a comprehensive wastewater treatment and recycling framework, including extensive flow measurements and water sampling across designated locations.
With a demand survey identifying a significant requirement of 42 MGD from over 3,600 industries in the region, the S-III project marks a vital step towards integrating effective wastewater management systems with urban infrastructure, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for Karachi. The CM was informed that the TP-I plant overhauling has been completed by 67 per cent, with only electrical works remaining, which would be finished if funds are made available.
The CM then directed the water board to start TP-I by the end of August and to accelerate work on TP-IV, aiming for its completion within a year. The chief minister also instructed the Minister of Local Government and the Mayor of Karachi to personally oversee the progress of the project so that their work could be completed within the deadline.

ICCI calls for close industry-academia collaboration to drive economic growth

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has underscored the critical importance of robust collaboration between industry and academia for the promotion of entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development in Pakistan.
In a joint statement issued on Thursday, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President ICCI, along with Senior Vice President Abdul Rehman Siddiqui and Vice President Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, emphasized that in today’s era of start-ups, incubators, and innovation-driven enterprises, it is imperative for educational institutions and industrial sectors to work hand in hand.
They stated that such synergy is essential to equip graduating students with the practical knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset, and industry-relevant skills needed to establish successful business ventures. “Pakistan needs more job creators than job seekers.
This can only be achieved if universities and industries jointly guide students to transform their ideas into viable enterprises,” said Nasir Mansoor.
Highlighting ICCI’s active role, he noted that the Chamber has already signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several leading universities in the region to strengthen industry-academia coordination. As part of its initiative, ICCI has proposed that universities allow final-semester students to engage with chambers of commerce and be placed in industries matching their academic background and interests.
This hands-on exposure would prepare them to become entrepreneurs who contribute meaningfully to national growth.
He reiterated that ICCI is fully committed to promoting entrepreneurship and is ready to extend all-out cooperation to the government and educational institutions to create a productive ecosystem that supports innovation, industrial development, and job creation.
“The future of our economy depends on how effectively we nurture our youth by connecting their academic training with real-world industrial demands,” he added.
The ICCI leadership called upon all stakeholders, policymakers, academia, and the private sector to join hands in fostering a knowledge-based economy where entrepreneurial ventures become the backbone of national development.

Meeting reviews progress on Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2025–30

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Special Assistant to the Prime minister Haroon Akhtar khan chaired the 5th Steering Committee Meeting on NEV policy 2025-2030 in Islamabad on June 26, 2025.
ISLAMABAD, Jun 26 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan on Thursday said that the government is fully committed for developing a green transport infrastructure and the new policy aims to achieve integrated progress in technology, economy and environmental sustainability.
Addressing the 5th meeting of the Steering Committee on the Electric Vehicle Policy, he said that the Ministry of Industries and Production has engaged in consultations with provincial governments regarding the policy, said a press release.
The SAPM emphasized that this intergovernmental cooperation would continue to ensure effective and consistent implementation across the country.
He further highlighted that the policy’s environmental impact would be assessed using international standards to measure reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and to explore opportunities for carbon credits. He reiterated the government’s strong commitment to promoting eco-friendly technologies under the guidance of the Prime Minister.
Haroon Akhtar Khan said that the NEV policy is in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision of steering Pakistan toward a greener, cleaner and more sustainable transportation system.
He emphasized that electric vehicles will not only reduce Pakistan’s reliance on imported fuel but will also significantly contribute to lowering environmental pollution.
During the meeting, participants held detailed discussions on the first phase of the proposed subsidy scheme for electric vehicles. A technical briefing was also presented regarding battery performance and specifications, specifically considering Pakistan’s unique climatic conditions and their impact on electric vehicle performance.
The meeting was attended by the representatives from key federal ministries, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Capital Development Authority (CDA) and coordinators from the Prime Minister’s Office and to review the progress of Pakistan’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025–2030.

Vice finance minister stresses equitable distribution of benefits from extra budget

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SEOUL, Jun 26 (Yonhap/APP): Second Vice Finance Minister Lim Ki-keun emphasized Thursday the importance of ensuring that the benefits of recently announced cash handouts are delivered to all citizens without exception.
Earlier this month, the government proposed a second extra budget worth 20.2 trillion won (US$14.7 billion) to stimulate consumption and support the economy. The proposal includes distributing “consumption coupons” ranging from 150,000 won to 500,000 won per person, depending on income levels.
“For this supplementary budget to serve as a priming pump to restore a virtuous cycle in our economy, it is crucial that the benefits from the consumption support program are distributed thoroughly to all citizens,” Lim said during a meeting with small business owners.
The latest budget proposal comes after a 13.8 trillion-won extra budget was passed in May. The new package is still subject to approval by the National Assembly.
“Once the supplementary budget is passed, please make thorough and meticulous preparations so it can be implemented swiftly and stably,” Lim added.

Olympian Yuko Arimori picked as 1st female chief of Japan athletics ass’n

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Tokyo, Jun 26 (AA/APP): Yuko Arimori, who won two Olympic marathon medals in the 1990s, was selected Wednesday as president of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, becoming the first female to serve in the role.
Arimori, 58, is also the first Japanese Olympian to lead the association, which marks this year the 100th anniversary of its founding. Her elevation from vice president of the organization comes ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.
“I’ll work to make track and field appealing so more people love and enjoy it,” Arimori told a press conference in Tokyo.
“I have learned that sports can help motivate people to live and seek peace. I’ll play any role I can to make athletics something in which people can find important values,” she said.
Arimori, a native of Okayama Prefecture, was a runner-up at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and placed third at the Atlanta Games four years later, becoming the first Japanese female to win Olympic medals in athletics at two games in a row.

SCO defense ministers agree to strengthen communication, promote cooperation at meeting in China

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BEIJING, Jun 26 (APP): The Defense Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province on Thursday.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun hosted the meeting and delivered remarks, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
At a time when international situations are intertwined with chaos and change, it is particularly important for the SCO to play the role of a stabilizing anchor, said Dong.
He noted that China is willing to work together with all member states to uphold the original aspirations of the SCO and promote the “Shanghai Spirit,” firmly defend international fairness and justice, jointly address security challenges, and promote the steady and long-term development of defense and security cooperation in moves to provide stronger support for building the shared home featuring solidarity, mutual trust, peace, prosperity, development, good neighborliness and friendship, as well as fairness and justice.
All participating parties unanimously believe that we should continue to strengthen strategic communication, promote practical cooperation, and work together to maintain regional peace and stability. The meeting was a complete success.

4th Eurasian Economic Forum kicks off in Minsk

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MINSK, June 26 (Xinhua/APP): The fourth Eurasian Economic Forum kicked off here on Thursday to boost cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Belarus, which holds the EAEU chairmanship in 2025, is hosting the forum alongside the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, where the heads of state of EAEU member countries gather together.
The forum, with the theme of “Strategy of Eurasian Economic Integration: Results and Prospects,” will last for two days. A total of 35 events will take place within the framework of the forum, which will be attended by more than 2,700 people from more than 30 countries.
The forum is an annual business event of the EAEU. It is a platform for business leaders, government officials, and representatives from EAEU member states, third countries, and international organizations to discuss economic collaboration.
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