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Advisor condoles over demise of Bakhtzada’s mother, Mirwali and Taskin Zafar

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Waseem Iqbal
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Zahid Chanzeb
PESHAWAR, Jun 11 (APP):Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tourism and Culture Zahid Chanzeb has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the death of senior journalist Bakhtzada Yousafzai’s mother.
In a condolence message on Tuesday, Zahid Chanzeb also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Chitral’s folk artist Mirwali alias Kora Master and PTV and Radio Pakistan’s prominent announcer Taskin Zafar.
He paid tribute to the services of these artists and admitted that both of the artists were in fact national assets whose services will be remembered by their fans for a long time.
The Tourism Advisor prayed for eternal peace to their souls and expressed his heartfelt sympathy with members of their bereaved families.

Gold rates increase by Rs.1,900 to Rs.241,300 per tola

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP): The price of per tola of 24 karat gold increased by Rs.1,900 and was sold at Rs.241,300 on Tuesday against its sale at Rs Rs.239,400 on last trading day.

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increase by Rs 1,629 to Rs.206,876 from Rs.205,247 whereas that of 10 gram 22 karat gold went up to Rs.189,639 from Rs.188,143, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.

Per tola and ten gram silver remained stagnant at Rs.2,750 and Rs.2,357.68 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $15 to $2,307 from $2,292, the Association reported.

Girl drowns in canal

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Habib Hanif
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Rescue 1122
FAISALABAD, Jun 11 (APP):A girl drowned in a canal near Mamon Kanjan here on Tuesday. 
A Rescue 1122 spokesman said that 5-year-old Eman Fatima was playing on the bank of a canal when she accidentally slipped and fell into the water. 
Receiving information, divers of Rescue 1122 rushed to the spot and fished out her body. The body was handed over to her relatives for burial after completing formalities, he added.

87 copy cases reported in HSC Part-I exam

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Habib Hanif
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HYDERABAD, Jun 11 (APP):The vigilance teams of Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education(BISE) on Tuesday visited different exam centres in Hyderabad, Badin and Tando Mohd Khan and caught 87 students while cheating in the chemistry l of HSC part-I annual examinations.
According to daily progress report shared by the Controller of examination out of 87 copy cases 70 were reported in Hyderabad City and 17 were in Jamshoro.                                                

Three die in separate incidents in DI Khan

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Waseem Iqbal
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jun 11 (APP):Three people were killed in separate incidents took place in different localities of the district during last 24 hours.
According to details, 25-year-old Shahzeb s/o Inayat Ullah, r/o Syedabad reported Shaheed Nawab Police that he along with his 27-year-old brother Suleman, 34-year-old Atta Ullah s/o Fazil Khan, Rehan s/o Asjad Jan and other friends were returning from a wedding ceremony when their opponents namely Naqeeb Ullah s/o Misal Khan, Imran, Munir s/o Abdul Ghani, Imran s/o Jani and Faseeh Uddin s/o Kutb Uddin armed with Kalashnikov opened indiscriminate firing at them. As a result, Suleman, Atta Ullah and Rehan got injured and the assailants escaped from the scene. When the injured were being shifted to hospital, he said, Suleman and Atta Ullah succumbed to their injuries on the way to hospital.
He informed the police that they had dispute with Naqeeb Ullah and others over a truck.
In another incident, Ramzan Ustrana s/o Malik Khaliq Dad reported Khoi-Bhara police station that he along with his 39-year-old brother Juma Khan and a relative named Jalat Khan s/o Haji Baran were going to their homes on Motorcycles. On the way, their opponents named Hashim s/o Momand, Suleman s/o Momand, Inam Ullah s/o Syed Noor and Ramzan s/o Khuda-e-Rehm armed with Kalashnikovs and repeater opened fire at his brother. As a result, his brother Juma Khan died on the spot and the assailants escaped from the scene.
He informed the police that they had old enmity with assailants and but resolved the dispute through dialogue. However, the opponents had grudge despite the resolution of dispute.

IIUI President inaugurates STBS

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Waseem Iqbal
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IIUI President
ISLAMABAD, Jun 11 (APP):President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi on Tuesday inaugurated the Science Technology & Business Space (STBS) at the new campus of the university.
The event was attended by key IIUI officials including Vice President Administration & Finance/Academics, Prof. Dr. Abdul Raheman, Vice President Research and Enterprise, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, Director Business Incubation Centre, Engr. Ahsan Mirza, Incharge Female Campus, Dr. Summiya Chughtai, and Director ORIC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amir.
During the inauguration, the IIUI President emphasized the role of the STBS as a bridge between academia and industry, facilitating interaction among faculty, researchers, and students on various technological and non-technological projects.
He highlighted the importance of universities understanding their roles and aligning with modern trends.
He stated that the university was focusing on innovation, industry-academia linkage, and societal service through the promotion of digitization, innovation and commercialization ecosystem within the organization.
He said the inauguration of the STBS was an important step in IIUI’s efforts to enhance industry-academia cooperation, which would support the university’s mission to stay at the forefront of modern educational trends and economic uplift.
Vice President Research & Enterprise, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Shuja Syed, explained that the STBS aimed to provide job and internship opportunities and stimulate economic activities through collaborative projects between academia and industry/market place.
He noted that this initiative was part of the strategic plan introduced by the IIUI President to advance the university’s future goals and progress.
He added that by integrating start-ups, faculty spin-offs, and corporate sector presence in the STBS, the university aimed to create a robust environment for research, innovation, collaboration and commercialization which is crucial for national economic growth and development.
STBS, spanning over two floors with a coverage area of 20,000 sq ft, is a pilot project for IIUI’s Science, Technology and Business Park.
STBS was conceived and developed by the Vice President (Research & Enterprise) as part of the University’s enterprise drive with the support of the University’s Business Incubation Centre.
On the occasion, Director Business Incubation Centre, Engr. Ahsan Mirza as first Director of STBS briefed the IIUI President about the industrial front offices, business incubation enterprises and start-ups within the STBS.
He discussed enhancement of STBS knowledge-based activities in the university. Engr. Mirza also mentioned that the STBS was one of the three technology parks established in universities of federal capital.

Kohat police claim to arrest five member gang

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Waseem Iqbal
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Arrest
KOHAT, June 11 (APP)::Kohat police claimed to have arrested a five-member gang involved in stealing electricity transformers and power cables, here on Tuesday.
The outlaws were identified as Asayed Khan, Abdullah, Habibullah, Prabi Khan and Umar Khalid.
Police said that the gang members who belong to Jarma and Muslimabad area have confessed to their crimes.
Stolen cables and tools that were used in the theft activity also recovered from possession of the gang. Further investigations are underway.

Mirpurkhas hosts second wheelchair tennis coaching camp

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Waseem Iqbal
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Wheelchair Tennis
KARACHI, Jun 11 (APP):The Mirpurkhas Tennis Association, in collaboration with the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), has launched a month-long Wheelchair Tennis Coaching Camp at Citizen Gymkhana. This initiative is part of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Wheelchair Tennis Development Program.
Building on the success of a four-month camp held from September to December 2023, this new camp aims to further develop wheelchair tennis in the region. Key supporters include Gulistan-e-Mazooreen Mirpurkhas and the management of Citizen Gymkhana.
The camp was inaugurated by Muhammad Khalid Rehmani, Vice President of the Pakistan Tennis Federation and a member of the Asian Tennis Federation’s Wheelchair Tennis Committee. During the opening ceremony, Rehmani announced plans for another camp in October 2024. He also invited the two top wheelchair tennis players from Mirpurkhas to participate in the National Wheelchair Tennis Event in Karachi later this year.
Rehmani highlighted the support from the Pakistan Tennis Federation, which has provided essential equipment, including nets, rackets, and four wheelchairs, to facilitate the camp.
Officials from the Sindh Tennis Association, including Sarwar Hussain, Humera Qazi, Perveen Akhter, Farha Riaz, Erum Bukhari, Ishrat Zehra, Raisa Ashfaq, Fahmida Zamir, and Iqbal Ahmed, were present at the inauguration, underscoring the strong community and organizational support for this initiative.

Governor regrets prolong delay in Arbab Niaz Stadium reconstruction

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Habib Hanif
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Faisal Karim Kundi
PESHAWAR, Jun 11 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday said Arbab Niaz Stadium has a sentimental value for us as late Benazir Bhutto addressed her last public gathering at this stadium.
Talking with media at the under-construction stadium here, the Governor added that Arbab Niaz Stadium also has a historical value for having the status of oldest cricket stadium of Peshawar.
Most of the cricket players in the national team were from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he said, adding that sadly there was no cricket academy or international level cricket ground in the province.
The Governor regretted that despite passage of around eight year the construction work at historical Arbab Niaz Stadium was yet to be completed. For the last 10 years, he said PTI held the reins of the province and pretended to be a sport promoting government but contrary to this there was nothing on the ground to prove their tall claims.
The construction work at Arbab Niaz Stadium started in 2017 but despite passage of around eight years there were no signs of its completion in near future. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Governor added that there was no activity of First Class Cricket.

Sindh Home Minister seeks report of injured policemen

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Waseem Iqbal
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Ziaul Hasan Lanjar
KARACHI, Jun 11 (APP):Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar sought a detailed report of three policemen, who injured during exchange of fire between bandits and police in Tharo Shah area of Noshero Feroze.
While directing the concerned officers on Tuesday, Sindh Home Minister said that all possible medical facilities should be provided to the injured policemen.
He further directed that police teams should be tasked to arrest culprits involved in the firing incident.
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