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KU declares result of MBBS Final Professional Annual Exams 2025

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KARACHI, Nov 17 (APP): The University of Karachi on Monday announced the results of MBBS Final Professional Annual Examination 2025.
As per the gazette, 253 registered candidates were appeared in the examination, out of which 246 students passed the exam. The overall pass percentage was 97.23 percent.
According to the gazette, M. Taha Kabir, son of Nasir Kabir, a student of Karachi Medical and Dental College, secured the  first position by obtaining 3,987 marks out of a total of 4,900.
Yusra Khan, daughter of Abdul Sami Khan and also a student of KM&DC, secured the second position with 3,965 marks.
Sibqun Ifran, daughter of Muhammad Irfan, another student of KM&DC, took the third position with 3,949 marks.

Governor urges PML-N leaders, workers to take care of party discipline

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QUETTA, Nov 17 (APP): Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhel on Monday urged PML-N leaders and workers to take special care of party discipline and ensure implementation of the instructions of their leaders.
 He expressed thee views while talking to delegation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) provincial ministers, members of the provincial assembly and provincial leaders of the party called on him at Governor House Quetta.
 Delegation was comprised by Provincial Education Ministers including  Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani and Mir Shoaib Noshirwani, Member of National Assembly (MPA) Jamal Shah Kakar, Saeed-ul-Hassan Mandokhel, Haji Barkat Rind, Wali Muhammad Noorzai, Mir Muhammad Khan Lehri, Zarak Khan Mandokhel and Coordinator Prime Minister Youth Affairs Balochistan Haider Khan Achakzai, as well as provincial and district office bearers of PML-N.
During the meeting, the overall situation of the province, ongoing development projects and especially the arrangements for local government elections in Quetta were discussed.
The delegation briefed Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel about the details of the committees formed to select local government candidates, submit nomination papers and move the electoral process forward.
Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhel urged party leaders and workers to take special care of party discipline and ensure implementation of the instructions of their leaders.

Three-wheeled electric vehicles plant inaugurated

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LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP): Three-wheeler electric vehicles plant was inaugurated in Punjab on Monday.
Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Shafay Hussain inaugurated the electric vehicles plant in Raiwind. He also observed various stages of electric rickshaws production.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, he said that the Punjab government is paying special attention to the promotion of the electric vehicles sector. The province’s EV policy is being issued soon while work is also being done on the environment credit policy.
One thousand electric buses have been ordered from China and efforts are being made to establish an assembling plant for these buses in Punjab, he added.
According to him, the promotion of the electric vehicles sector will reduce environmental pollution and also help in eliminating smog. An industrial estate has also been approved on 1400 acres of barren land in Sialkot.
Meanwhile, interest-free loans are being given for the promotion of business activities under the Easy Business Finance Scheme, while the scope of Business Facilitation Centers is also being expanded to more cities, he added.

Ambassador of Lebanon calls for enhanced bilateral trade

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RAWALPINDI, Nov 17 (APP): The Ambassador of Lebanon to Pakistan, Abdulaziz Issa on Monday paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), where he held a detailed meeting with RCCI President Usman Shaukat.
Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, Vice President Fahad Barlas, and members of the Executive Committee were also present.
During the meeting, both sides explored avenues to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, with a particular focus on enhancing trade, promoting tourism, and boosting business-to-business linkages.
The two sides discussed areas of discussion including, diversification of bilateral trade, leveraging Pakistani products, opportunities in Lebanon’s agricultural products, tourism services and exchange of trade delegations to explore new market opportunities. They also discussed visa facilitation to support business and people-to-people connections.
Ambassador Issa noted that Pakistan and Lebanon hold significant potential for expanding bilateral trade and emphasized the need to formalize cooperation through existing frameworks such as the Joint Economic Commission.
Both sides also recognized IT, renewable energy, and export-led manufacturing as promising sectors for future collaboration.
RCCI President Usman Shaukat expressed appreciation for the Ambassador’s visit and reaffirmed RCCI’s commitment to fostering stronger ties with Lebanon’s business community.

Tractors distributed in Muzaffargarh under CM’s Green Tractor Programme

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MUZAFFARGARH , Nov 17 (APP): The second phase of Punjab Chief Minister’s Green Tractor Programme was formally launched in Muzaffargarh on Monday under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The district administration distributed tractors among eligible farmers during a ceremony held at the District Council Hall.
Deputy Commissioner Usman Tahir Jappa, who presided over the ceremony, said the Punjab government was providing tractors to farmers strictly on merit through a transparent balloting process. He added that each tractor carried a subsidy of Rs 1 million, enabling farmers to reduce operational costs and improve agricultural productivity.
MPA Ajmal Chandia said that the initiatives introduced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif were contributing to the economic well-being of farmers and bringing visible improvements to the agriculture sector. MPA Aun Hameed Dogar noted that the Green Tractor Programme and the “Grow More Wheat” campaign were helping strengthen farmers financially, especially during the ongoing wheat sowing season.
Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) Rana Habib said that all available resources were being utilized to ensure the success of the “Grow More Wheat” initiative. He added that the distribution of tractors across the district was being carried out with complete transparency and in line with merit.
Participants at the ceremony appreciated the farmer-friendly policies of the Punjab government and expressed satisfaction over the effective and transparent measures taken by the district administration.

Dues submission dated extended for Hajj Scheme 2026

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LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP): Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that there was the last chance to submit the dues of the Government Hajj Scheme 2026.
Ministry of Religious Affairs local chapter sources said that in order to facilitate the Hajj pilgrims, the last date for submitting the dues for the payment of second installment of dues has been extended by 3 days.
They said that Hajj applicants must submit the dues by November 19, if the second installment is not submitted, the Hajj application will be canceled.

Surveillance with cameras in Punjab jails on the cards

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LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP): The Safe Cities Authority conducted a complete survey of Punjab’s jails and has started a major project to improve the security of jails.
All central and district jails have been included in the survey, after which the work of installing modern cameras in jails will soon start from Kot Lakhpat Jail.
According to jail officials, cameras worth about Rs 5.5 billion will be installed in 45 jails of Punjab, including Lahore. The Punjab government has released Rs 2.5 billion funds for the current year. The Safe Cities Authority and NRTC will cooperate in the project.
Jail official sources said that the cameras will be installed inside the prisoners’ barracks, at external doors, premises and other important places.
The installation of modern cameras will not only increase the security of jails but will also make it possible to eliminate corruption and other illegal activities.
Jail officials further said that after this project, the security of prisoners and staff will improve and the surveillance system in jails will be in line with international standards.

KU announces evening online admissions for academic session 2026

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KARACHI, Nov 17 (APP): The University of Karachi on Monday announced the evening program online admissions-2026 for BS (first and third year) intake, diploma, and certificate programs.
The candidates can fill in and submit online admission forms along with the scanned copies of the relevant documents through online admission portal (www.uokadmission.edu.pk) till November 28, 2025.
For a BS four-year program admissions are available in actuarial sciences and risk management, agriculture, applied chemistry and chemical technology, applied physics, audiology and speech language pathology, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, business administration (BBA), chemistry, commerce, computer science (BSCS and BSSE– both entry test based), computational mathematics, criminology, digital media marketing, economics, economics and finance, education, English, environmental studies, financial mathematics, food science and technology, health, physical education and sports science, history, international relations, library and information science, mass communication, mathematics, medical laboratory technology, microbiology, petroleum technology, physics, political science, psychology, public administration (BSPA), public policy, Quran and Sunnah, sociology, space science and technology, special education, statistics, teacher education (B.Ed Hons.), Urdu, women and gender studies, and zoology.
The admissions in BS (third year) programs are available in administrative sciences (BSAS), applied mathematics, applied statistics, audiology and speech language pathology, B.Ed (Hons. 1.5 years weekend and 2.5 years), botany, biochemistry, business administration (BBA), chemistry, commerce, computer science (BSCS), criminology, economics, economics and finance (BSEF), education, English, environmental studies, history, health, physical education and sports sciences, human resource management (BSHRM), international relatives, library and information science, mass communication, microbiology, physics, political science, psychology, public administration (BSPA), public policy, Quran and Sunnah, sociology, space science and technology, supply chain management (BSSCM), Urdu, women and gender studies, and zoology.
The KU is offering a one year post magistral diploma in assessment, counseling and psychology, and one year post graduate diploma programs in computer and information sciences (PGD-CIS), contemporary Arabic, early childhood education (PGD-ECE) weekend program, functional Arabic, forensic criminology, human resource management (PGD-HRM), industrial and organizational psychology, investigative psychology, local government (DLG), mathematical epidemiology and data analysis, public administration (PGD-PA), Quranic Arabic language, sports administration and management, statistics, supply chain management (PGD-SCM), Urdu (for foreigners only).
The KU is also offering one year and six months certificate courses in aaifi shariah standard, Arabic, human behavior, Islamic banking, library and information science (advance certificate course), mass communication, microbiology, petroleum technology, prison administration (six months certificate course), social work, tafsir-ul-Quran, Urdu (six months certificate course of Daftari Urdu), Urdu (one year professional certificate course of Tadress-e-Urdu), Urdu (one year certificate course for foreigners only), women and gender studies (six months certificate course).
The interested candidates are directed to follow the guidelines mentioned in the prospectus regarding admission policy, eligibility requirements, and number of seats available, fees structure and other relevant information.

Faisalabad’s Ali Asfand shines bright with maiden first-class five-wicket haul

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): The opening day of the penultimate round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2025-26 saw the top four teams on the table – Sialkot, Karachi Blues, Faisalabad and Peshawar being challenged but they showed their stronghold towards the close as a happening day one unfolded across five venues on Monday.
Faisalabad were 95 runs ahead of Abbottabad with eight wickets in hand in the second innings at stumps on an eventful 22-wicket opening day of their crucial penultimate fixture at the Marghzar Cricket Ground in Islamabad.
Abbottabad’s Khalid Usman ran riot with the ball returning figures of 7-42 in 14.3 overs to dismiss Faisalabad for 121 in 31.3 overs after they opted to bat first. With Faisalabad, 81-9, no.11 batter Jahandad Khan (31, 12b) hit four sixes to provide his team some consolation taking the score to triple-digit figures.
In turn, Abbottabad only managed a two-run lead, falling prey to Ali Asfand’s maiden first-class five-wicket haul (9.3-2-31-5) and Hasan Raza’s off-spin (4-36).
Shahzaib Khan (53, 117b, 6x4s, 1×6) and no.6 batter Ahmed Khan (31, 49b, 4x4s, 1×6) did well to stall the imminent collapse with a 54-run fifth-wicket stand.
Faisalabad, in their second dig, lost two wickets for 29 runs before opening batter Faham-ul-Haq (37 not out, 80b, 4x4s) and Asfand (34 not out, 55b, 4x4s) – who was promoted up the order – took their team to stumps unscathed.
Asfand returned to competitive cricket exactly a year after appearing for Faisalabad in a QeAT game against Islamabad in November 2024.
Lahore Whites were eight runs behind Bahawalpur in the first innings as they finished the day one 132-7 in 32 overs as Hussain Talat (58, 79b, 8x4s) and Ali Zaryab (39, 74b, 7x4s) chipped in with a 67-run stand at the Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
For Bahawalpur, Mohammad Junaid and Muhammad Imran picked up two wickets each. Earlier, Noman Ali’s 4-51, skipper Aamir Jamal’s 3-26 and Mohammad Abbas’ 2-18 bundled out Bahawalpur for 140 in 49.1 overs.
Karachi Blues had a productive opening day against Islamabad at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad as they replied with 294-6 in 57 overs to the latter’s 161 all out in 37.2 overs.
Left-arm spinner Kashif Bhatti completed the 500 first-class wickets landmark with impressive figures of 5-61 in 17.2 overs as Islamabad slipped from 113-2 to 161 all out. Mohammad Asghar chipped in four wickets for 34 runs in his eight overs.
Shamyl Hussain (85, 90b, 13x4s, 1×6) and Hasan Nawaz (31, 44b, 3x4s, 1×6) formed a 96-run alliance for the second wicket before Kashif and Asghar spun a web. In turn, opening batters Abdullah Fazal (73, 64b, 6x4s, 5x6s) and Saad Baig (46, 59b, 8x4s) provided Karachi Blues a head-start with a 116-run stand.
Blues faced a batting collapse of 6-82 with Hasan’s off-breaks taking three 3-58. At 198-6, skipper Saud Shakeel (88 not out, 121b, 9x4s, 1×6) and Kashif (37 not out, 55b, 4x4s) formed an unbeaten 96-run stand finishing the day with a 133-run lead.
At the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar, Multan Region were left reeling at 27-5 in 16 overs at stumps in reply to Peshawar’s 239 all out. Earlier, Peshawar were reduced to 43-5 and then 100-7 when no.4 batter Abbas Ali and Sajid Khan (60, 85b, 5x4s, 3x6s) collected 124 runs for the eighth wicket.
21-year-old Abbas struck his maiden first-class century scoring 116 off 136 balls hitting 11 fours and four sixes. For Multan, Ali Usman (5-79) continued his fine form by picking up his seventh first-class five-for, fourth in the ongoing tournament and third on the trot. Mohammad Ismail and Kashif Ali picked up two wickets each.
20 wickets fell in the fixture between FATA and Sialkot at the Abbottabad Cricket Stadium with spinners ruling the roost taking 15 of them. Sialkot’s skipper Usama Mir (4-11), along with Hamza Nazar (2-14) and Mohammad Ali (2-16) dismissed
FATA for 110 all out in 33.5 overs after they were 104-3 at one point.
In turn, Sialkot managed a valuable 76-run first innings lead with only Mohsin Riaz crossing the 30-run mark, while FATA skipper bagged his 16th first-class five-wicket haul (24-5-48-5). Azan Awais (29, 24b, 4x4s) and Mohammad Huraira (28, 45b, 4x4s) did well to give Sialkot a 52-run opening stand.
At close of play, FATA were 10 for no loss and 66 runs behind Sialkot with all 10 wickets intact.

HESCO team attacked by ‘Kunda Mafia’ during anti-theft operation, several arrested

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HYDERABAD, Nov 17 (APP): A team of the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) came under attack by the kunda mafia during an anti-power theft operation in the Badin Chali area of Subdivision Hali Road on Monday.
The attackers also opened fire on the team, prompting a swift response from security personnel.
According to the HESCO spokesperson Saadiq Kubar, the HESCO team was conducting an operation against electricity theft with the support of Rangers personnel when a group associated with the kunda mafia assaulted the officials and resorted to firing. In response, the HESCO security personnel fired in the air to disperse the crowd.
The spokesperson told that Rangers and police carried out a counteraction and detained several individuals involved in the attack. He added that this was not the first time the HESCO team had been targeted during an operation in the same area.
The HESCO official revealed that the locality has seven transformers, with outstanding dues amounting to Rs 500 million.
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