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PhD Scholar Huma Zareef Successfully Defends Thesis in Ethnopharmacology
STAFF REPORTER
PESHAWAR :
Miss Huma Zareef, daughter of Advocate High Court Raja Muhammad Zareef, has successfully defended her PhD thesis and completed her viva voce examination in the field of Ethnopharmacology.
She conducted her doctoral research under the supervision of Professor Dr. Fazle Malik Sarim and Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Qureshi, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi.
The external examiner for the viva voce was Professor Dr. Sami-Ullah, Chairman of the Department of Botany at Peshawar University, who evaluated the research work and participated in the final examination process.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Huma Zareef expressed her gratitude to her supervisors, praising their academic guidance and unwavering support throughout her research journey. She described Professor Dr. Fazle Malik Sarim and Professor Dr. Rahmatullah Qureshi as outstanding, remarkable, and highly respected scholars whose mentorship played a vital role in the successful completion of her PhD studies.
Family members, colleagues, and well-wishers congratulated Dr. Huma Zareef on her academic achievement and wished her continued success in her future professional and research endeavors.
National
Police Chief Directs Foolproof Security Measures Ahead of Muharram
Our Correspondent
Karachi: Karachi Police Chief Azad Khan, presided over a consultative meeting at the Karachi Police Office to review security preparedness and finalize arrangements aimed at ensuring the peaceful observance of Muharram-ul-Haram across the metropolis. The meeting was attended by zonal DIGs, DIG Traffic, district SSPs, prominent Shia scholars, organizers of Majalis and processions.
During the meeting, religious scholars and procession organizers appreciated Karachi Police for its cooperation and the security and traffic arrangements implemented during previous years. They also presented a number of recommendations to further improve facilitation and security measures for Muharram. They highlighted issues relating to procession entry points, issuance of permits, road repairs, encroachments, traffic flow and electricity load-shedding. Taking notice of the concerns, the Karachi police chief directed officers concerned to coordinate closely with the civil administration and relevant departments to address the issues on a priority basis.
AIG Karachi emphasized the need for effective implementation of all NOCs and procession permits, directing officers to ensure that all security arrangements remain fully operational in accordance with the approved security plan. He also ordered strict legal action against terrorists, criminal elements and any individuals attempting to disrupt peace during Muharram.
The police chief further directed that comprehensive security measures be adopted for religious scholars and other vulnerable individuals, while ensuring close coordination among all stakeholders to maintain law and order and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic throughout the city.
To enhance preparedness and ensure security, It was decided that advanced digital surveillance systems would be utilized for monitoring central processions and other sensitive areas as part of a comprehensive security framework. Security arrangements for all Majalis and processions will be further strengthened through coordinated efforts involving the district administration, law enforcement agencies and relevant civic departments.
