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Dr. Shukria Qadir Becomes the First Female Pashto Postdoctoral Researcher
PROVINCE REPORT
MARDAN : Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan has achieved another notable academic distinction as Dr. Shukria Qadir, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pashto, has successfully completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University Islamabad.
The title of her postdoctoral research was “A Comparative Study of the Common Idioms in Pashto, Urdu, Persian, and Punjabi.” The study is regarded as a significant contribution to the fields of linguistics and comparative language studies, highlighting the shared cultural, literary, and linguistic heritage of these languages.
This achievement is of historic significance as Dr. Shukria Qadir has become the first female Pashto researcher to successfully complete a postdoctoral fellowship. Her accomplishment is considered a major milestone in promoting Pashto research and strengthening women’s representation in higher education and academic scholarship.
On this occasion, the administration, faculty members, and academic community of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan congratulated Dr. Shukria Qadir on her remarkable achievement and expressed their best wishes for her continued academic, research, and professional success.
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Thousands Join Shuhada Run as Sindh Police Pays Tribute to Martyrs
Our Correspondent
Karachi: Sindh Police Sports Board in collaboration with Born2Run Pakistan organised Shuhada Run in Karachi to commemorate Police Martyrs’ Day. More than 5,000 participants took part in the run. Shuhada Run 2026 was held simultaneously in 12 cities across Pakistan, reflecting a nationwide tribute to the sacrifices of police martyrs.
Speaking on the occasion, IGP Sindh Javed Alam Odho said the Sindh Police had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in safeguarding the province with more than 2,000 officers and personnel embracing martyrdom in the line of duty. “Shuhada Run is a practical expression of our commitment to honouring our martyrs.This is the third consecutive year that the event has been organised, and I am delighted to see more than 5,000 citizens participating in this year’s Shuhada run.
Sindh Police would never hesitate to make any sacrifice for the security of the country, the province and its people. He stressed that promoting sports and healthy activities among young people was essential to steering them away from crime and drug abuse. “We must continue encouraging sports, running and other positive pursuits among our youth. The fight against narcotics cannot be won by law enforcement alone the society must stand alongside the police in eliminating this menace,” he said.
Highlighting the force’s anti-narcotics campaign, the IGP said that compared to the previous year, more than 750 narcotics cases had been registered while nearly 850 suspects involved in drug trafficking and drug-related offences had been arrested.
While speaking at the shuhada run, Karachi Police Chief Azad Khan said the sacrifices of police martyrs would forever remain a source of inspiration for the force. “Our martyrs are our guiding light, we renew our pledge to carry forward their mission with the same courage. Sindh Police will continue to honour its martyrs and stand beside their families, Shuhada Run reflects our unwavering resolve that their sacrifices will never be forgotten,” he said.
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony recognising the outstanding performances of participants in both the men’s and women’s categories. Winners of the first position received Rs100,000 each while the runners-up were awarded Rs75,000 each and the third-place finishers received Rs50,000 each.
