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Hyderabad: The Directorate of Private Schools Government of Sindh in collaboration with County School would organize an Inter-School STEAM Competition Regional level on 16th January.
The Director Private Schools Ms. Rafia Jawed Malah informed here on Tuesday that STEAM Competition will be held at County School Hyderabad opposite Shahbaz Building in which different segments related to STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics to be held.
Sargodha: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) caught three power pilferers during an ongoing crackdown here on Monday.
According to official sources, a team raided various areas of the district and caught three accused involved in electricity theft from main lines and meter tampering. They were identified as Saleem, Rehman and Dolat Khan. Police registered cases against them.
Peshawar: The administration of the University of Agriculture Peshawar organized a simple but dignified farewell ceremony in honor of Prof (R). Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar and Director Administration (R) Dr. Muhammad Illyas.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht attended the ceremony as the chief guest. University Registrar Dr. Rizwan Ahmed, Treasurer Dr. Abdul Salam, Director Amir Muhammad Khan Campus Mardan Dr. Muhammad Israr and Estate Officer Yasin Khan Khalil were also present on the occasion.
They congratulated Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar and Dr. Muhammad Illyas for their excellent service. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht paid tribute to them and said that the teachers and administration of our university are very professional who have shaped the future of thousands of students. Our students are serving in various fields not only in the province but also in the entire country.
Retired employees are our best asset, they have made valuable contributions for the development and welfare of the university, and their suggestions for the development of the university will be appreciated in the future as well.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Jehan Bakht, along with Registrar Dr. Rizwan Ahmed and Treasurer Dr. Abdul Salam also presented shields to them.
Sargodha: The laboratory testing requirement ban on the export of oranges to Malaysia has been lifted,paving the way for a significant boost in trade,said President of Sargodha Chamber, Khawaja Yasir Qayyum.
In a press statement issued here on Monday,he mentioned that the Food Safety Quality Program Division of Malaysia's Ministry of Health had issued an advisory note in November 2024, directing that shipments of oranges at Malaysian ports be stopped and inspected. This created a major challenge for Pakistan.
Khawaja Yasir Qayyum further explained that to get this condition lifted, he raised this important issue with the Ambassador at the High Commission during Malaysia's Independence Day celebrations. This led to a meeting with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, in which detailed discussions were held on the matter.
As a result, FSQD - Ministry of Health of Malaysia has removed the inspection requirement for oranges, which will significantly increase the export of oranges to Malaysia.
On the occasion, he also thanked Ms.Tahira Javed, the Trade and Investment Counselor at the High Commission of Pakistan in Malaysia, for her active role in resolving this important issue.
Sargodha: The Civil Defence has released its performance report for the year 2024.
According to the details, effective action was taken against illegal oil agencies and poor fire safety arrangements in the year 2024. The department lodged 170 cases with police stations across the district, including 78 cases against commercial and industrial institutions for poor fire safety. Sixty illegal petrol agencies, 159 illegal petrol and LPG shops were sealed. A fine of Rs1155,000 was imposed while Civil Defence organized training classes in 106 institutions and conducted 352 training sessions. The spokesman said that 4,372 people were trained in first aid and firefighting.
Civil Defence Officer Saira Rafique Khan said that poor fire safety in businesses and institutions would not be tolerated and action would continue as per law. In addition, the Civil Defence Bomb Disposal staff conducted a search and sweep of 3,225 gatherings/places, courts and buildings across the district along with the police and Special Branch while six mock exercises were conducted and 13 bomb threat calls were received, which were responded to promptly and action was taken.
Sargodha: Commissioner Jahanzeb Awan inaugurated a new masjid, public park and security cameras at the District Bar.
The ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Waseem, DPO Dr. Asad Ijaz Malhi, SP Headquarters Ziaullah, Station in-charge reporter Makhdoom shah latif,former president Sahiwal Bar Makhoodm Ghulam Ali Advocate ,President Bar Syed Mohsin Shirazi Advocate, Secretary Law Farrukh Javed Cheema Advocate, former Justice Masood Jahangir and Rao Fazlur Rehman Advocate, besides other administrative and police officers and lawyers in large numbers.
A place was dedicated by the district administration adjacent to the District Bar for the masjid where about four hundred worshippers can offer prayers at a time. Commissioner Jahanzeb Awan said that mosques are the fortresses and beacons of light of Islam, which have always played their role in promoting the welfare of humanity, respect for humanity and spreading the universal message of Islam. He said that Islam is a religion of coexistence, mosques are centers of spiritual and intellectual guidance for the Muslim Ummah. Jahanzeb Awan said he was very happy that a beautiful mosque had been established which would become a symbol of peace, tolerance, understanding and a beacon of light. The Commissioner also inaugurated the lawyers' park adjacent to the bar room. Officers, along with lawyers and officials, also inaugurated CCTV cameras for the security of the bar room, lawyers' chambers and the district court. Later, shields were also distributed among administrative and police officers and lawyers. Bar Pre sident Syed Mohsin Shirazi thanked all the guests.