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Provincial Workshop in Karachi Focuses on Transparency, Accountability

Karachi: A provincial consultative meeting and capacity-building workshop on anti-corruption, good governance, and complaint handling was held at the Mövenpick Hotel Karachi , bringing together key institutions working on strengthening accountability mechanisms. Representatives from Transparency International , the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh , and FOSPAH Sindh participated in the session. Ms. Sabika Shah, representing the FOSPAH Sindh office, shared insights on building transparent systems, ensuring merit-based practices, and promoting safe and respectful workplaces. Speakers stressed the need for stronger institutional coordination, improved complaint-redress mechanisms, and continuous capacity building of officials dealing with governance challenges. Participants discussed practical strategies to enhance public trust and curb corruption through openness and effective oversight. The meeting concluded with a commitment to deepen collaboration among partner institutions and to purs...
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KDSP: Empowering Individuals with Down Syndrome in Karachi

The Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP), a beacon of hope and support, is making significant strides in empowering individuals with Down syndrome in the city. Founded in March 2014 by a group of passionate parents and individuals, KDSP addresses the critical need for comprehensive resources and platforms for those with Down syndrome in Karachi. Bridging the Gap: A Mission of Advocacy and Inclusion KDSP operates as a non-profit organization with a clear mission: to advocate for the value, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome. Recognizing the limited support and resources available locally, KDSP was established to provide a nurturing environment where individuals with Down syndrome can lead independent and fulfilling lives. A Lifelong Journey of Support Understanding the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome and their families, KDSP offers unwavering support from the moment a family receives a diagnosis.  They embark on a journey with each family, pro...
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Matric Board Urges Affiliated Schools to Submit Examination Forms Before March 14

Karachi, March 10, 2025 – The Chairman of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), Dr. Noveed Ahmed, has once again instructed affiliated schools to ensure that their students submit examination forms before March 14, 2025, for the upcoming annual matriculation exams. Dr. Ahmed emphasized that students who fail to submit their forms on time will not be allowed to appear in the examinations. He further clarified that no school will be permitted to send examination forms after the deadline under any circumstances. Additionally, the board has made it mandatory for schools to submit the examination forms along with complete registration details. Schools failing to comply with this requirement will have their students' results withheld. The BSEK chairman urged all students and schools to strictly follow the given instructions to avoid any inconvenience.
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Akbar Ali Khan elected AMUOBA President, appointed SSUET Chancellor

  By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Akbar Ali Khan, son of the distinguished Engr Zakir Ali Khan, has been elected as the President of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), thereby assuming the position of Chancellor at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET). He succeeds Jawaid Anwar as the university’s fourth Chancellor. SSUET was established in 1993 under the leadership of its founding Chancellor, Engr Z A Nizami. Following his passing in 2013, the role was subsequently held by Engr Adil Usman and Jawaid Anwar. Akbar Ali Khan now takes over this prestigious position, continuing his family’s legacy of service to the institution. The AMUOBA elections, held after a decade, witnessed the Zakir Ali Khan Panel securing victory over the Alig United Panel with a margin of 158 to 130 votes. Following his election, Akbar Ali Khan chaired the first Executive Committee meeting of AMUOBA, during which key office bearers we...
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Railways annual sports gala kickoff at Lahore on June 4

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) Shoaib Adil, General Manager of Railways’ Welfare and Special Initiatives and President Pakistan Railways Sports Board, has described sports as world’s most powerful moral and social power whose utility and importance has always been in every era since the ancient eras.  He made these observations on the eve of Railways annual sports gala which start from June 4 at the Railways Sports Complex located in Lahore’s Garhi Shahu. He pointed out that while food, work and comfort were the necessities of life, sports were like a pillar which guaranteed the strength and stability of life. “In every part of the world, people of all ages, gender and all status of life have been participating in sports whether collectively or individually,” he stressed.  Shoaib Adil observed that in today’s era, while mobile phone or the smartphone was the source of wide relations and acquisition of knowledge, it had affected the human health ...
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Dignitaries laud NLA President’s efforts

  By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The President of the National Library Association (NLA), Syed Muzaffar Ali Shah, was lavishly praised by the dignitaries in their speeches during the World Book & Copyright Day event held at the Junagadh Lawn on May 21.  Prof Farhat Hussain Khan, Chairperson, Library & Information Science department, University of Karachi, Syed Khalid Mahmood, Advisor, NLA, Ijaz Hamdani, President, Sindh College Librarians Association, and Aftab Farooqui, Founder, Citizen Library Liaison Association, were among the speakers in the ceremony.  All the worthy speakers applauded the efforts of President Muzaffar Ali Shah for making the NLA one of the most efficient entities which was organizing events after events for the benefit of the librarians’ community.  The NLA Advisor, in particular, highlighted the strenuous endeavours of the President who was braving all odds to accomplish his cherished goals.  “Let’s...
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NLA on the move, globally

  By Abdul Qadir Qureshi   (Pakistan News & Features Services) The National Library Association (NLA) has continued making strides during the past year and their key officials could be seen on the move trying to make things happen for their community of librarians.  The NLA President, Syed Muzaffar Ali Shah, and its Secretary, Anwar Hussain, had a detailed session on May 12 with the Association’s Information Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim, who is working as the Chief Librarian at the Sindh High Court in Karachi.  The NLA officials discussed the plans to organize more activities in the coming months and their subsequent coverage in the conventional and social media. They assessed the possibilities of broadcasting their events live on Facebook in future to enhance their outreach.  Meanwhile the Association’s Overseas Coordinator, Younis Hashmi, has reached Canada where, upon arrival at the Pearson International Airport, Toronto, he was warmly received by the engi...
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