PREMIER UK UNIVERSIT Y COMMEMORATES ABDUS SAL AM WITH LIBRARY NAMING

IM P E R I A L College London, a top public university in England, has revealed its intention to bestow the name of Dr Abdus Salam, Pakistan’s first Nobel laureate on its main library in a decision that aims to pay tribute to the physicist s legacy Salam was a member of the Ahmadi sect, which is considered heretical by law in Pakistan and targeted by far-right groups Salam shared the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg for helping to pave the way to the discovery of the God particle one of science s greatest achievements in the last 100 years

However, under pressure from rightwing clerics Salam was banned from lec-

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The management board of the institution reached the resolution as part of their efforts in response to a comprehensive report by its History Group Published last year the report shed light on the historical figures and individuals associated with the institution who have not received adequate recognition for their contributions

Writing to university staff and students Hugh Brady president of the institution said: Throughout his career the Nobel Prize-winning Professor of Theoretical Physics Abdus Salam made a tremendous contribution to Imperial, as well as to the world of physics and science more generally It is right that we do more to celebrate this legacy I hope the new Abdus Salam Library inspires many more people in the years to come turing at public universities during his lifetime and even after winning the Nobel Salam s association with Imperial College dates back to 1957 when he joined as a faculty member During his tenure, he established the Theoretical Physics Department alongside the late Professor T Matthews

A formal launch and naming ceremony for the library will take place in the next academic year, the institute said

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A passenger bound for Hungary was offloaded by the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) at Lahore airport on Sunday due to the alleged possession of fake travel documents The passenger, identified as Muhammad Shahid, was attempting to travel to Hungary when the agency s vigilance team became suspicious and requested to inspect his documents Upon examination the FIA officials confirmed that the travel documents provided by Shahid were indeed fake The passport was discovered to have a counterfeit sticker indicating a Hungarian educational visa The passenger was subsequently transferred to the FIA AntiHuman Trafficking Circle in Gijrat for further investigation In a similar incident last month the FIA immigration staff offloaded an Afghan woman at Peshawar airport as she attempted to board a flight to France Her passport was found to be counterfeit

Naran, Shogran witness massive influx of tourists during Eid vacations

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The Kaghan Naran and Shogran valleys Sunday have become hotspots for tourists attracting a large number of visitors during the Eid holidays During a span of three days an astounding 22,500 vehicles and 7,710 motorcycles have made their way into these breathtaking valleys To cater to the influx of tourists the authorities have taken significant measures by announcing the continuous opening of Babusar Top 24 hours a day over the next three days Families seeking to amplify their Eid celebrations are gathering in Naran, where the crystal-clear waters of the Kunhar River in Naran have captivated fishing enthusiasts, while others enjoy the melodious music alongside the river Acknowledging the substantial number of incoming tourists the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) along with the administration and police has encouraged its staff to ensure seamless guidance and assistance for the visitors During the three-day Eid period, an impressive number of 22 500 vehicles and 7 710 motorcycles crossed through the valleys In order to facilitate the convenience of tourists the district administration of Mansehra and KDA after consideration and consultation with relevant authorities has made the decision to keep Babusar Top open for 24 hours which was earlier allowed from 9 am to 5 pm accessible The scenic beauty and serenity of Kaghan Naran and Shogran have captured tourists from around the country With the extra efforts of local authorities, tourists can now explore and enjoy these captivating destinations to the fullest, ensuring an unforgettable Eid experience

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Al-Khidmat Foundation, one of Pakistan’s largest humanitarian organisations hosted a luncheon and distributed sacrificial meat to the marginalised transgender community and artists on Saturday T h e i n i t i a t i v e a i m e d t o i n c l u d e these neglected segments of society in Eid al-Adha celebrations by organising a gathering for them according to Noor ul-Wahid Jadoon media coordin a t o r a t t h e P e s h a w a r w i n g o f A l -

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The ceremony took place at the main office of Al-Khidmat Foundation on G T Road in Peshawar and was attended by a large number of transgender individuals and artists from the city

They enjoyed a sumptuous feast and expressed their appreciation for the foundation s efforts

“This is a very welcoming initiative taken by Al-Khidmat Foundation and has won our hearts ” commented one transgender individual She highlighted that transgender individuals often face seclusion due to societal rejection even from their own families

Such behaviour has a detrimental impact on their psychological wellbeing, making them feel like outsiders in society

The transgender community suggested that other organisations should adopt and replicate Al-Khidmat s approach to bring transgender individuals into the mainstream They believe this would help alleviate the mental stress and trauma caused by the stigma asso- ciated with their gender identity and societal rejection

Al-Khidmat Foundation s event has received praise for its efforts to address the needs of marginalised communities and for promoting inclusivity during Eid celebrations analysts observed

By organising such gatherings and providing support to transgender individuals, the foundation is working towards creating a more accepting and supportive society, they added