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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has approved the appointment of new Punjab chief secretary.

According to the sources, former federal finance secretary Dr Kamran Ali Afzal will replace Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik. While, Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) director general Additional IG Rao Sardar will replace IGP Inam Ghani.

The sources said that the prime minister has given initial approval for the appointment of both the officers. It added that the decision was taken during the meeting between the premier and the Punjab chief minister.

Meanwhile, the Establishment Division will issue a notification for the new chief secretary and the new IGP Punjab after the approval of the federal cabinet.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Punjab government is changing the chief secretary and the IGP for the fifth and seventh time, respectively in the PTI-led government’s three-year tenure.

ISLAMABAD, SEP 06 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the admission date of Matriculation / FA and I.Com with late fee charges for the autumn semester 2021 till September 20th.

Vice Chancellor, AIOU, Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum approved the extension and said that those who want to get admission should be allowed to continue their education as It is our national responsibility to do so. Earlier, the last date for admissions was September 6.

According to Syed Zia-ul-Hasnain, Director Admissions, late fee charges for the matriculation program are Rs. 300 and for FA and I.Com late fee charges are Rs. 500. Banks have been directed to collect fees from students till the new date.

Admission forms and prospectuses are available on sale points set up at the University’s main campus in Islamabad and regional offices in different cities of the country.  For the convenience of the students, prospectuses and admission forms of all the programs have also been provided on the AIOU website www.aiou.edu.pk.

Students will have to deposit fee in any branch of UBL, ABL, MCB or First Women Bank. Students can also submit fees through Jazz Cash, Easypaisa and UPay’s mobile app  786 # USSD String / Retailer Agent / Franchise and Mobilink, Telenor, UBank branches.  The procedure of fee challan submission is provided in the prospectus.

In addition, admission in BA General (Associate Degree in Arts), B.Com (Associate Degree in Commerce), 2-year Associate Degree in Education, one-and-a-half, two-and-a-half & four-year B.Ed programs and four-year BS programs in 10 subjects offered in the second phase will continue till October 18. = DNA

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Lahore, 6-September-2021: South Asia’s leading e-commerce marketplace, Daraz, is introducing Pakistan’s first in-app shoppable livestream feature to elevate people’s user experience. With the livestream technology, Daraz’s real-time content will be available to customers from today and enable greater interactions between sellers and buyers.

On top of this livestream feature thenewuser interface will allow consumers to engage directly with sellers via comments in real-time and feature a diverse range of content, including product showcases, trivia games and Q&A sessions.

These new features are underpinned by Daraz’s commitment to support local businesses in adapting to new digital business models, as the pandemic continues to take a toll on brick-and-mortar retail. By blending entertainment with instant purchasing, sellers will be able to deliver personalised shopping experiences and build trusting connections with customers.

Syed Murtuza Hasan Askari, Project Lead of DarazLive, says the new feature will revolutionisePakistan’s e-commerce industry and consumers’ online shopping experience and habits.

“In-app shoppable livestreamtechnology has made significant strides across Asia and Western markets, and we are excited to introduce the concept of in-app shoppertainment for the first time in Pakistan. The introduction of this technology in South Asia is a reflection of the region’simproved e-commerce infrastructure andshows that we are on the right path towards digital transformation,” said Mr Askari.

Over the past year, driven by the onset of COVID-19, South Asia’s e-commercesector has grown rapidly with businesses turnigto alternative platforms to sustain operations. As  more users join the ecosystem, Daraz istaking the next step in the region’s e-commerce push through the adoption of new technologiesthat enable a seamless shopping experience.

ISLAMABAD, SEP 06 (DNA) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Monday that the sun of September 6 rises every year to commemorate the day with renewal of national commitment to sacrifice lives for the homeland.

In a message on the occasion of Pakistan Defense Day, he said that on September 6, 1965, brave armed forces of Pakistan thwarted the enemy’s evil designs alongside the entire nation made this day a symbol of courage, self-sacrifice and national unity forever.

“We have used these moments as a beacon to overcome internal challenges and external conspiracies and it is the spirit of September that has made our freedom and sovereignty invincible by leading us to the goal of self-reliance,” he said.

“The nation will not spare any effort to protect the motherland together with the Armed Forces of Pakistan”, he said. “Pakistan Defense Day is the best reflection of our national unity,” the minister remarked.

He said the spirit of defense was not limited to September 6 only, but its true spirit lived on throughout the year. This passion of the people of Pakistan and the Armed Forces of Pakistan has been witnessed all over the world, the minister said.

He paid tributes to the martyrs and ‘Ghazis’ of September 6,1965 who defended the motherland with valour and bravery.

He said Pakistan Army’s courage and professionalism in eradicating terrorism and extremism and its efforts for national development, strengthening of democracy and world peace were commendable. = DNA

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LAHORE, SEPT 6 (DNA) – With world gradually moving back to normal, the day when international borders of top study destinations of the world will open for foreign students, is coming closer. It is time that the students gear up and start preparing themselves to realize their dreams to study at top ranked international universities.

With over 5000 alumni and 200,000+ IELTS registrations, AEO Pakistan over the past two decades has established itself as Australian & Global Education Specialists, the most trusted IELTS Official Test Centre and now the official OET Test Centre in Pakistan. AEO Pakistan operates as the official Liaison office for over 40 leading Australian Universities/Institutions and facilitates the enrolment of international students at these Universities / Institutions. Since 2002, AEO Pakistan has been conducting Australian Education Expos providing an excellent opportunity to Pakistani students planning to Study in Australia. Over the years thousands of students have benefitted from AEO expos held twice annually, across all major cities of Pakistan.

This September once again AEO Education Expo is being organized across 8 major cities of Pakistan i.e., Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Abbottabad and Peshawar. The AEO expo provides an ideal platform to prospective students across the country, to get free expert advice and counselling about how to apply to study in at top ranked international universities in Australia, USA, Canada and UK. Representatives of more than 20 universities/institutes are participating at the expo providing golden opportunity for Pakistani students to get free guidance and counseling for their future study endeavors. Information about IELTS test and preparatory classes is also being provided at the expo.

The first event of the series was successfully held today at PC Hotel Lahore, with strict observation of COVID-19 SOPs. Hundreds of students along with their parents participated at the expo with great interest and excitement to enroll for admissions at top ranked Australian and other leading International Universities. The participants appreciated AEO’s effort in provision of a perfect platform offering free counselling sessions with official representatives of international universities to explore the options of enrolling for a degree of their choice.

The next expo of the series is scheduled to be held in Sialkot 8^th September Hotel the Jeeven’s, Islamabad 9^th September at Marriott Hotel, Faisalabad 9^th September at Hotel One, Multan 10^th September Garrison Library Cantt, Karachi11^th September Beach Luxury Hotel, Abbottabad 11^th September at Hotel One, and Peshawar 12^th September at PC Hotel. Entry to the exhibition is FREE with a mask and Scholarships up to 75% are also available.

ISLAMABAD, SEPT 6 (DNA) – On the directions of the management of the Capital Development Authority, the Department of Enforcement, with the help of the district administration and Islamabad Police, carried out operations against encroachments and illegal constructions in various parts of Islamabad. In which illegal buildings, houses and other illegal structures were demolished
According to details, the operations were carried out in Sector F-13 of Islamabad, where an illegal plaza with 30 shops and a new illegal under-construction market were demolished with the help of heavy machinery
In addition, four kanals of government land in Sector F-13 was occupied by land mafia one gate was and a four wall was constructed illegally which was demolished with the help of heavy machinery
On this occasion, the CDA administration said that the protection of government lands is our top priority and no concessions will be made to the land mafia
It should be noted that for the last several months, the CDA has been conducting continuous operations against encroachments and illegal constructions in the Federal Capital, which has resulted in the retrieval of billions of rupees of government land.