ISLAMABAD: August 22 –
Workers cut grass with the help of a machine along the expressway green belt in the Federal Capital.
ISLAMABAD: August 22 –
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan meets Bangladesh’s Adviser for Commerce Sk. Bashir Uddin to discuss promotion of bilateral trade and investment.
DHAKA: August 22 –
Youngsters enjoy jumping on a trampoline.
FAISALABAD: August 22 –
Alibaba.com launches trade assurance 2.0, celebrates Pakistan’s top exporters at KEL Awards 2025
SIALKOT, Aug 22 (APP):Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B e-commerce platform, honoured Pakistan’s top exporters at the KEL Awards 2025 while introducing its enhanced Trade Assurance 2.0 service to strengthen the country’s role in global trade.
The updated service offers exporters reduced transaction fees, free withdrawals, higher order and credit limits, and additional payment options. “Pakistan is a high-potential supplier market, and Trade Assurance 2.0 is designed to help local businesses secure higher-value orders and expand globally,” said Summer Gao, Head of Global Supply Chain Services at Alibaba.com.
Top honours went to Muhammad Usman Humayun (Gray Rocks Enterprise), Haider Ali (IMPEX Pakistan), and Muhammad Azam Rahmat (Mangoes Fashion), while Muhammad Wasim (Blue Hands International) received the People’s Choice Award.
Sharing his success story, Azam Rahmat recalled how his two-person apparel business grew into a global exporter after joining Alibaba.com in 2021, achieving over 200 per cent annual growth and landing major international orders.
Berry Ma, Head of Pakistan Business at Alibaba.com, said the awards reflect the resilience and innovation of local SMEs, adding, “These finalists prove that Pakistani businesses can seize global opportunities with the right digital tools.”
A view of railway tracks submerged in rainwater due to heavy rainfall in the city.
HYDERABAD: August 22
HYDERABAD: August 22 – A view of rainwater accumulated in front of Eidgah Masjid after heavy rainfall in the city. APP/FHN/MAF/FHA
HYDERABAD: August 22 – A motorcyclist passes through rainwater accumulated on a road in Latifabad after heavy rainfall in the city. APP/FHN/MAF/FHA
Multan’s puncture repairer Firasat Ali wins bodybuilding gold in Thailand
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Firasat Ali, a former bicycle puncture repairer from Multan, clinched a gold medal at the 57th Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2025 in Thailand.
Competing in the junior 75kg category, Ali outclassed three Indian contestants—Bashan Dutt, Huwai Bam Riki and Feroz—and Afghan athlete Baitullah Zadran to secure the top position.
Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation Secretary General Sohail Anwar in a statement, lauded Ali’s performance, saying he had raised the national flag high by defeating strong regional rivals. “This victory will inspire our youth to continue achieving success at international level,” he added.
PGH donates Rs 1 mln to Alkhidmat Foundation for flood relief
PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP):Peshawar General Hospital on Friday contributed Rs 1 million to Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan for the immediate relief and rehabilitation of recent flood victims.
The donation cheque was handed over by CEO Professor Dr. Malik Javed Iqbal to President of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, Professor Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman. On the occasion, Hospital Director Professor Dr. Khurshid Ahmed and other senior doctors were also present.
According to hospital spokesperson Rumaisa Ahmed, the contribution has been made under the hospital’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to support flood-affected families.
CEO Dr. Malik Javed Iqbal said that besides providing quality healthcare, the hospital also considers service to humanity as a top priority.
He added that this step reflects the hospital’s commitment to stand with the nation in difficult times and pledged continued support for flood victims.
Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman, President Alkhidmat Foundation, expressed gratitude to the hospital’s management for the generous contribution, noting that the assistance would play a vital role in meeting the urgent needs of affected families.
He said the financial support would help provide food, clean drinking water, medicines, and other essentials to victims on an urgent basis.
He further remarked that such acts of solidarity not only ease the suffering of victims but also serve as an inspiring example of social responsibility and humanitarian service.
He hoped that other institutions would also come forward to contribute, ensuring timely assistance to as many flood-affected families as possible.
KP CM congratulates newly elected office-bearers of Hazara Journalists Association
PESHAWAR, Aug 22 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has felicitated the newly elected office-bearers of the Hazara Journalists Association.
The CM extended his congratulations to newly elected President Luqman Shah and his cabinet, including General Secretary Naveed-ur-Rehman, Finance Secretary Muhammad Pervez, Vice Presidents Syed Naveed Jamal, Shams Abbasi and Ghulam Murtaza, Information Secretary Arshad Tanoli, Joint Secretaries Waqas Ahmed, Tayyab Khan and Shaukat Malik, as well as the successful members of the governing body Babar Malik, Muhammad Dawood, Sajjad Khan, Ashfaq Tanoli, Hamza Ihsan, Shakeel Ahmed, Ali Tanoli, Yasir Mahmood Abbasi, Jahangir Ahmed, Abrar Wali, Anila Shaikh, Umair Khan, Ahsan Awan, Nauman Sadiq and Sultan Awan.
Gandapur, in his message, said that journalists are the “eyes of society” who, through the power of their pen, play a vital role in reforming and improving societies.
He expressed the hope that the newly elected body of Hazara journalists would continue to represent the democratic aspirations of the people and highlight public issues in a constructive manner.
EU, UN Women & FJA Train Police Instructors to Advance Gender-Responsive Policing in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Through funds provided by the European Union, UN Women Pakistan, in partnership with the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA), successfully concluded a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Gender-Responsive Policing under the EU-financed Deliver Justice Project.
The training empowered 27 police instructors, nine men and 18 women from Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) to integrate gender-responsive practices, standardize gender-based violence (GBV) training, and promote survivor-centered approaches. It also established the Federal Judicial Academy as a national coordination hub for gender-responsive policing.
“This initiative makes clear that gender-responsive policing is not a standalone effort,” said Ms Jacqui Ketunuti, Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan. “It is part of a systemic shift where police, prosecutors, judiciary and social services must work in unison to build survivor trust and ensure justice. With the EU’s strategic support, we are not only training individuals but also shaping institutional cultures and strengthening accountability across Pakistan’s justice system.”
Jeroen Willems, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment, saying: “As the European Union, we are proud to partner with Pakistan on strengthening its rule of law institutions. Following this EU-financed training, I look forward to seeing how these trainers use their new skills to strengthen police training as well as service delivery to further enable an accessible, inclusive, and gender-responsive service to all citizens in Pakistan.”
Director General of the Federal Judicial Academy, Hayat Ali Shah, described the effort as a milestone: “This initiative has strengthened the foundation for a unified training culture across provinces. By equipping police instructors with survivor-centered approaches, we are moving closer to an accessible, gender-responsive justice system.”
In his closing remarks, Hon’ble Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of justice delivery: “A justice system can only be credible when it protects the most vulnerable. This Training of Trainers reflects our joint responsibility to equip law enforcement with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to gender-based violence and uphold pro-women laws.”
The training featured specialized sessions on the National Framework for Gender-Responsive Policing, pro-women legislation, curriculum development, and inter-academy learning. It also included a high-level dialogue with Justice Farah Jamshed of the Peshawar High Court, Member of National Assembly Huma Akhter Chughtai, Syeda Tanzeela Sabahat, Secretary LJCP, Umer Riaz, Former DG PVE NACTA, and senior police leadership, who highlighted pathways for embedding gender-responsive practices into mainstream policing and justice delivery.
This initiative forms part of the EU-financed €19 million Deliver Justice Project, which has been running since 2021 and aims to strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice and protect women and marginalized groups in Pakistan.
SCCI hosts Ziyarat of 40-foot handwritten Qur’an
SIALKOT, Aug 22 (APP):The office-bearers of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) inaugurated the world’s largest hand-written Holy Qur’an, brought to the chamber for ziyarat.
This extraordinary manuscript, hailed as a masterpiece of devotion and artistry, measures an astonishing 40 feet in length and 8 feet in width. Comprising 31 meticulously hand-written pages, it stands as a powerful symbol of spiritual dedication and cultural heritage.
The event marks a proud moment for Sialkot, reinforcing the city’s legacy of excellence not only in industry but also in preserving and celebrating Islamic art and culture.
This Holy Quran was written by Pir Imtiaz Haider Shah Noorani Mujaddadi with his own hand (resident of Faisalabad) and it took him more than a year to write it.