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RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Railway Station has been given a festive makeover ahead of Pakistan’s Independence Day, with the historic building illuminated and decorated with the national flags of Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. The display also highlights the growing ties among the three countries following the signing of the Mecca defence agreement. The railway station has been decorated with red and green lighting, creating a striking visual display across the building. According to the arrangement, red represents Türkiye, while green reflects the national colors of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Similar red and green lights have also been installed at the Railway Headquarters Police Station in Rawalpindi. The decorations are part of the city’s preparations to mark Independence Day while also showcasing the close diplomatic and strategic relations between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. The colorful illumination has added a festive atmosphere to one of Rawalpindi’s key landmarks as celebrations for August 14 get underway.

By MIR HUNBAL BIRMANI DG Khan: Ghazi University has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), China, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing agricultural research and academic excellence.The agreement was officially signed by Dr. Muhammad Asif (Registrar, Ghazi University) and Dr. Zahoor Hussain on behalf of Ghazi University, alongside Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Zhang and Prof. Dr. Haiping Wang representing CAAS According to details , Department of Horticulture at Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, successfully organized a comprehensive one-day international workshop attended by scientists from china titled “Sustainable Vegetables Production Under Changing Climate” to address the growing challenges posed by global climate fluctuations on agricultural security. Registrar of Ghazi University, Dr. Muhammad Asif, who underscored the immense value of the event in enhancing the technical capacity and research aptitude of the university’s faculty members and senior students in attendance. The workshop’s core highlight featured keynote addresses delivered by a delegation of distinguished international agricultural scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) in Beijing, China. The visiting panel included Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Zhang, Prof. Dr. Haiping Wang—Director, Chief Scientist of the Department of Vegetable Germplasm, and Curator of the National Vegetable Germplasm Resources Bank—and Dr. Jiangping Song, also a scientist and curator at the institution. During the technical sessions, these experts presented advanced, climate-resilient strategies tailored to modern horticultural demands, focusing on improved cultural practices, vegetable forcing techniques to optimize growth cycles, and controlled greenhouse production systems designed to maintain high yield quality despite extreme weather conditions. An interactive question-and-answer session was also part of the workshop, providing attendees with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the keynote speakers and clarify complex concepts. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Dr. Zahoor Hussain, Chairperson of the Department of Horticulture, who expressed deep gratitude to the honorable international guests, administration, and participants for contributing to the event’s success. Ultimately, the workshop served as a vital academic platform for knowledge transfer and scientific exchange, strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistani and Chinese agricultural researchers while setting a clear path forward for sustainable vegetable cultivation in the region. Ghazi University has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), China, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing agricultural research and academic excellence. The agreement was officially signed by Dr. Muhammad Asif (Registrar, Ghazi University) and Dr. Zahoor Hussain on behalf of Ghazi University, alongside Prof. Dr. Xiaohui Zhang and Prof. Dr. Haiping Wang representing CAAS. This bilateral agreement lays the groundwork for joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programs, and the provision of specialized scholarships. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on hosting joint workshops, technical training sessions, and capacity development programs designed to build expertise and strengthen global academic cooperation in agricultural sciences.

  The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched an investigation into an alleged social media campaign aimed at damaging the reputation of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and his son. According to NCCIA officials, the agency has received a formal complaint from Sharjeel Inam Memon regarding the alleged defamatory content circulating on various social media platforms. The complaint was received by the Deputy Director of the NCCIA’s Karachi Zone, who has initiated the process of investigating the matter. Officials said the agency is currently working to identify individuals allegedly involved in operating social media accounts, creating content and disseminating posts that are claimed to have harmed the reputation of the senior provincial minister and his son. The investigation will focus on tracing the origin of the posts, identifying the people responsible for creating and publishing the material, and determining how the content was circulated and amplified across social media platforms. NCCIA officials said the agency has contacted around 10 major social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, X, and Instagram, as part of its investigation. The platforms have reportedly been asked to provide relevant information about the accounts and individuals involved in spreading the alleged defamatory posts. The agency has also sought details of accounts that allegedly played a role in making the posts viral. Investigators are attempting to determine whether the content was originally posted by a particular account and subsequently shared or promoted by other users. In addition, the NCCIA has requested data relating to social media accounts from which the allegedly objectionable posts were later deleted. Officials are seeking information that could help investigators identify the users behind such accounts, even where the original content is no longer publicly available. The development comes amid growing concerns over the use of social media platforms to circulate unverified, misleading or allegedly defamatory material against public figures. With social media allowing information to spread rapidly across multiple platforms, cybercrime investigators increasingly rely on digital records and platform data to trace the origins of online content. The NCCIA’s investigation is expected to examine the digital trail associated with the alleged campaign, including the accounts involved in creating, sharing and circulating the material. Investigators may also examine the extent to which the content was distributed and whether multiple accounts were coordinated in spreading it. The complaint reportedly alleges that the social media campaign was intended to damage the honour and reputation of Sharjeel Inam Memon and his son. However, the allegations remain part of the ongoing investigation, and any responsibility for the content will ultimately depend on the findings of the relevant authorities. The agency’s request for information from social media platforms is aimed at obtaining additional evidence that could assist in identifying the people behind the accounts and determining the circumstances surrounding the creation and distribution of the posts. The NCCIA has not yet disclosed the identities of any suspects or announced arrests in connection with the case. Further action is expected after investigators receive and analyse the requested information from the social media platforms. The case highlights the increasing role of cybercrime authorities in addressing complaints involving online harassment, defamation and the alleged misuse of social media. The investigation will determine whether the content in question violated relevant laws and whether those responsible can be identified and proceeded against under the applicable legal framework.