A.V. Saina School recently hosted the 7th Inter-School Art Competition, which saw participation from several prominent schools in the city. The competition was divided into two categories: Category A for students from 6th to 8th grade and Category B for students from 9th to 11th grade. The theme for the competition was given to the students, who had to create art pieces within the allotted time. The competition began at 9 am and lasted until 11 am, after which the ceremony for the distribution of certificates and awards was held. Renowned artist, Tabby Romain, served as a judge for the competition.
The first position was bagged by Dawood Public School’s student, Zehra Mohsin, followed by Pre Vish Afshan from Stone Academy, who secured the second position. A.V. Saina School bagged the third position. The students who secured notable positions were awarded certificates and prizes. At the end of the ceremony, the principal of A.V. Saina School, Mrs. Nashat, appreciated the participants and the organizers for their excellent performance.
The school also organized a high tea for the participating students and their teachers. Meanwhile, the National Registration Examination Step 2 Clinical Skills Examination (CSE) is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 1, 2026, as per the provisions of the Council Act 2022, Section 18.
In other news, a copy of the FIR registered against the incident at Gull Plaza in Karachi has been received by Geo News. The FIR was registered on January 23. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination will hold a meeting, with MQM’s Khawaja Asif Hassan and PPP’s Shahla Reza expected to exchange heated remarks.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, has stated that the people are disheartened by the decision to close the chambers. The opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aqeedat Pakistan, has convened a meeting to discuss the proposal to observe February 8 as a black day and stage a protest. The party’s leader, Maulana Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has stated that they will not withdraw the call for protest on February 8.
The Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 non-native tigers in a single day and arrested eight individuals. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, has sent a formal letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, criticizing the federal government for their failure to pay the required funds as per the Constitution.
In a separate incident, the bail application of suspect Adil, who was accused of kidnapping and murdering a minor in Karachi, has been rejected. PTI’s Central Leader, Salman Akram Raja, has stated that the government has been deceiving the public by claiming improvements in the economy over the past three years.
A mild earthquake was felt in the Dalbandin area of Chagai district in Balochistan. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Religious Affairs has proposed a parliamentary delegation to visit the Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) on government funds.
Assistant Director Anti-Corruption, Zishan Mehmood, has stated that three individuals are involved in the embezzlement of 65,000 bags of wheat from the Bholari warehouse. PPP Senator, Sherry Rehman, has stated that increasing renewable energy is possible in Pakistan, despite the challenging circumstances.
Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshid, has announced that the provincial assembly will not convene until the judicial commission is formed to probe the Gull Plaza tragedy. The traffic on I.I. Chundrigar Road and the President is severely affected due to the blocked roads.
PCB Chairman, Moeen Nawaz, has stated that the decision to participate in the T20 World Cup will be made by Friday or Saturday. Yemen has announced that it will not use its territory for any attacks on Iran.
Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, has sent a formal letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, criticizing the federal government for their failure to pay the required funds as per the Constitution.

