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Saudi Stock Exchange ends trading higher UAF Entomology Chairman retires

Faisalabad: Chairman Department of Entomology and Principal Officer Public Relations and Publications University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Prof Dr Muhammad Jalal Arif has retired after attaining the age of superannuation.

He served the university for 34 years at various posts from lecturer to professor in addition to performing administrative duties.

Dr Jalal Arif joined the university in January 1990 as lecturer and promoted to the post of professor.

He served as Chairman of Entomology Department for three terms and worked as PO PRP for the period of 14 years.

Meanwhile, Dr Muhammad Tayyab from Department of Entomology UAF has been assigned the duties of Principal Officer Public Relations and Publications (PRP) and he has also taken over the charge of his office, a spokesman of the university said here on Wednesday.

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PNS Moawin seizes large cache of narcotics in North Arabian Sea

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Moawin seized a large cache of narcotics during a counter-narcotics operation in North Arabian Sea.

The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth approximately $ 1 million in international market, said a news release issued by Directorate of Public Relations (Pak Navy) on Wednesday.

The cache was being transported via sea to international destinations. During the operation, PNS Moawin, supported by Pakistan Navy air assets, successfully intercepted a Dhow, conducted boarding operations, and apprehended the narcotics, which were stowed in a hidden compartment of the vessel, it further said.

The successful execution of this anti-narcotics operation demonstrates Pakistan Navy's vigilance, professionalism, and resolve to deter and disrupt all illegal activities, ensuring good order at sea.

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Hunerfest for youth empowerment, concludes

Peshawar: A colourful event, Hunerfest concluded here the other day at Destination Heritage Hotel formerly known as Greens Hotel at Peshawar.

The ceremony was inaugurated by Secretary Tourism,culture and Archeology Muhammad Bakhtiar Khan and Director Archeology Dr Abdul Samad Khan

During this joint venture by Hunerzone Archeology, tourism, and artisan, stalls were organized by the youth affairs department.

Artisans from far-flung areas like D.I Khan, Swat, and Peshawar exhibited their local products.

Cultural performances also took place and New Year's night ended with a performance by Heer and Jam boys.

This was a wonderful effort by the management to revive the cultural heritage of Peshawar give the youth an opportunity and give them economic empowerment.