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FDE holds Annual Awards Ceremony to Honor Intermediate Position Holders
ISLAMABAD: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) held its annual awards ceremony at Islamabad Model College for Girls, Street 25, F-6/2, to recognize students who secured top positions in the HSSC-II examinations conducted by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) in May 2026.
Rabia Naseem Farooqui, Parliamentary Secretary for Federal Education and Professional Training, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Director General FDE Javed Iqbal Mirza, education officials, heads of position-holding colleges, parents and students also attended the event.
Cash prizes and honorary shields were distributed among students securing first, second and third positions in Humanities, Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, General Science/ICS and Commerce groups.
During the ceremony, Director Academics FDE Rafat Jabeen presented a summary of the examination results and acknowledged the collective efforts of students, teachers, principals and parents in achieving academic success.









She also highlighted the FDE’s performance in inter-collegiate competitions held during 2025–2026, stating that the directorate had been recognized as the best among the directorates on the basis of its achievements in co-curricular activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General Javed Iqbal Mirza appreciated the hard work, determination and discipline of the high-achieving students. He emphasized the importance of teachers’ guidance, parental support and a positive learning environment in promoting academic excellence. He also stressed the need to balance academic achievement with physical development and participation in co-curricular activities.
Chief Guest Rabia Naseem Farooqui congratulated the successful students and appreciated the contributions of parents, teachers and educational institutions. She encouraged students to continue working hard and uphold values such as humility, respect for elders, helping others and maintaining a passion for learning.
Certificates were also presented to the principals of the respective colleges in recognition of their contributions to educational achievements. The chief guest was presented with a commemorative insignia as a token of appreciation.
The ceremony concluded with a group photograph featuring the chief guest, position holders, FDE officials and Principal Professor Alia Durrani of Islamabad Model College for Girls, Street 25, F-6/2.
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Hold Three-Hour Meeting with Lawyer at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were allowed a nearly three-hour-long meeting with their lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, at Adiala Jail on Wednesday.
According to Barrister Salman Safdar, the meeting lasted from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, during which detailed discussions were held on the legal and medical matters concerning both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.
Safdar said he received comprehensive legal instructions from both, including clear and categorical directions to continue representing them in the main appeals of the Al-Qadir Trust case before the High Court.
He further stated that Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court Sardar Latif Khosa would assist him in proceedings before the Islamabad High Court regarding Bushra Bibi’s pending petition concerning her eye complications and related relief.
Barrister Salman Safdar, who represents former Prime Minister Imran Khan, shared these details following the meeting.
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Government Announces Reduction in Petrol and Diesel Prices
KARACHI: The government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices, according to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Petrol prices have been reduced by Rs3 per litre, while diesel prices have been cut by Rs7 per litre.
Following the reduction, the new price of petrol has been fixed at Rs335 per litre, while diesel will now cost Rs364 per litre.
According to the notification, the revised prices will take effect from November 12.
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CDA Chairman Holds Open Kutcheri in Park Enclave, Orders Resolution of Residents’ Issues
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf held an open kutcheri in Park Enclave on Wednesday to hear residents’ complaints and address their concerns.
Residents highlighted issues related to boundary wall repairs, sanitation, parks, security, electricity supply in Phases II and III, sewage, water supply and other basic facilities.

Taking notice, the CDA chairman directed officials to improve sanitation services, repair the boundary wall in Phase I, complete the central mosque and resolve parking issues. He also ordered the priority resolution of electricity supply problems in Phases II and III and early completion of pending development work in Phase III.
Sohail Ashraf further directed that plot possession be made transparent and convenient through a QR code system. He also called for modern development of commercial areas, installation of permanent streetlights and formation of a residents’ committee to improve Park Enclave’s governance.
He assured residents that issues across all phases would be addressed on a priority basis to ensure better facilities.
CDA members, senior officials and a large number of Park Enclave residents attended the open kutcheri.
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