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4 HYDERABAD ELECTRIC
SUPPLY COMPANY (HESCO)

NOTIFICATION

It is hereby notified for the information
of all concerned that Re-Tender Nos.
2025-26/XEN/Civil-95 to 105, which
were published on the HESCO and
PPRA websites as well as in newspapers
vide PID No. 422/2025 dated
25-05-2026, are hereby cancelled on
technical grounds in accordance with
PPRA Rule 33.

Any’ inconvenience “caused in this
regard is regretted,        - PDH) 435/2025

Executive Engineer (Civil)
| LBC

Ukrainian strike kills |. Anthropic cuts access
to AI models over US
‘national security’ order

one, wounds 3 in
southern Russia

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian one person was killed,”

El Salvador
seeks trial of
over 500 alleged
gang leaders
. | SAN SALVADOR: El Salva-

drone attack killed one per Krasnodar Krai Governor | SAN FRANCISCO: Anthropie  Laitnick. The US Commerce      . The  European  Union, | dor has requested the trial

son and wounded at least Venlamin Kondratyev posted
three others in southern on Tel
Russia, a regional official     He added that at least
said Saturday, with nearly three people were wounded,
100 people fighting to extins according to first reports,
guish a fire caused by the and that 06 people had been
strike...         -     drafted to fight the blaze,
‘The attack damaged port     The Russian army said it
installations in the Temryuk had shot down a total of 177
district on the Sea of Azov, Ukrainian drones overnight.
near the Kerch Strait sep» = Ukraine has stepped
arating mainland Russia up its campaign of attacks
from the Crimean peninsula, within Russia in recent
which has been occupied by months, claiming fair retalia-
Moscow since 2014.            tion for Moscow's own mas-

SAS a result of falling sive bombardments across
drone debris, a fire broke  the more thon four-year hong,
out at a maritime terminal... conftict, —AFP


Sl E-TENDER NOTICE NO. P-26/2026

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Pakistan Revenue Automation (Private) Limited (acronym =   PRAL).  invites bids from eligible:
vendors Provision of Transport & Fleet Management Services

2. Bidding documents containing detailed requirements & terms and conditions are available for’


the registered bidders https/epms. ppra.gov, pk.

3.The proposals, ‘preparedi in accordance with the instructions on the bidding document, must be
submitted on or before (01st July 2026 at 11:00 AM). The bids will be opened on the same date


iv €. 01st July 2026 at 11:30 AM).

"3. Notification of the GRC constituted in terms of Rule-48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 i is
provided on procuring agency's website pral.com.pk :

»_ Procurement Cell, Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Ltd
. Galaxy Business Centre, 2nd Floor, Plot # 266-B, Street # 9,:
- _: Sector 1-9/3, Istamabad - Pakistan. .


. Phone: (+92) 51-9259353, | Website: www.pral.com.pk

Independent System & Market Operator —
ISM 0             of Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited

tO (I) 1000625

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The Independent System & Market Operator (ISMOQ) is playing a pivotal role in ensuring the refable, secure, and efficient
operation of Pakistan's power system and electricity market As a newly established organization, ISMO is committed to
Supporting the country’s economic growth though excedence in system operations, market developmenl, and optimum
utilization of resources while providing a professional and rewarding work environment for its employees,

ISMO Invites applications trom dynamic, qualified, and experienced protessionats for the positions on.a contract basis, detailed

as under,
Re |

Functions & Responsibilities                                    Functions & Responsibilities                         .

« Ensure comptiance with the Companies Act, 2017, SECP
teguiations, and all appicable comporate laws and govemance
frameworks,

Act as Secretary to the Board of Disectors and its Commitices,
encuring effective conduct of meetings including preparation of
agendas, working papers, minutes, and follow-up on decisions,
Maintain stahtory books, registers, and corporate records, and
ensure Limety fling of statuiory returns with SECP and other
fegutatory authorities, -

Advise the Board and management on corporate govemance,
regulatory comphance, and procaduralfiegal matters.” ”
Ensure implementation of Pubic Sector Companies (Corporate
Govemance) Rules, 2013 (as amended) and othor applicable
goremance codes.

” Facitate coordination between the” Board, management,
Ensure compkance wih isting requirements (fappicabie), Board
tesolutions, and statutory disclosures.

Perkorm any other dubes assigned by the Board of Directors
andior Chie! Executive Officer,

The candidate must: -                      te
be a member of a recognized body of professional accountants:
or
be a member of a recogeized body of corporate o chartered
secretaries; Of      *
be a person holding a master’s degree in business OF finance of
commerce of law from a universty recognized by the Higher
Education Commission,
have minimum 20 years of post-qualication relevant experience,
including at least 5 years in senior management of executive-
level roles, with demonstrated expertise in corporate governance,
regulatory compliance, Board affairs, and company secretarial
functions in reputable public andor private sector organizations,
meet FR & Proper criteria as defined under ScheduletV of the
State-Owned Enterprises (Govemance and Operations} Act,
2023.

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© Evaluate accounting, financial, credd and other
‘operational acthites as an independent appraisal
function. =,     oe             .
Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and
: appbcation of accounting, financial and operational
” controls.

Formate intemal aud programs for audit of al aspects

" of financial transactons, ~
Develop an effective team of competent subordinates who
understand, and are able to discharge the obligations of
theit positions,

Mairiain faison with the extemal and commercial auditors
of the Company,   ”

, Coordinate with the Audt Committes of the Board, and
“undertake special audis and investigations on the
direction of the Board Auda Committee and the Board of
Directors.

Evaluate the Gesign | ond Cleciveness, a compliance
hunctions etc,

The candidate must:

. be a member of '& recognized body of professional
: eccountants, qualifying CAICPAACMAJACCAY MBA
{Finance) fom 8 reputed local or international
Universtyfinsttute.
have minimum 20 yoars of post-qualiication relevant
_ experience, including at boast § yours in senior
* management or executive-level soles, with demonstrated
* expertise in auditing and risk management, designing of
lntemal contro procedures, etfective compliance of
: Bnancial cofabaty in public/private soctoe with
. understanding of govemance, risks and risks controls
+ Sspecially in SOEs or public sector projects.

© * meet Fi & Proper criteria as defined under Schedue-IV of
the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance ‘and
+ Operations) Act, 2023,

© An aittractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the position,
. Pertormance-based incentives, medical coverage, and other benefits and privdeges in accordance with the Company's

pokcies and as approved by the Board of Directors.

Pee CS I

 ISMOis an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged fo apply.
° ISMO reserves the right lo withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason,
“e Concealment of facts and misleading information wil disqualiy at any stage of the recruitment process and even after

© Only shovtisted candidates willbe called fot interview. :

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© Interested applicants for the position of Company Secretary (CS) may apply through https tsi careers-page comy,
°  For the positon of Chief Internal Auditor (CIA), interested applicants may apply by submitting their detailed CVs and

felevant documents at ciaS@enihr.com.

. The detafed Job Descriptions and KPIs for both the postions are aks avalche on ISHO' oficial websie Le

yorw.ismo.gov.pk,
© Last Date to Apply: 28" June, 2026. .
Applications received after due-date will not be considered.


PID () 1000-25

sald Friday it has suspended officials did not immediately
access to two powerful Al respond to a request from
models, Fable § and Mythos AFP.
5, to comply with a US. The firm said that the
national security order,     letter did not stale what spe
« Just three days after pub- cifically concemed the gov-

Lely launching Fable §, the emment However, the fim’s efgnty",
company said in a blog post “understanding fs that the ~

that it received a govern- government believes it has

which fained access to] of more than 500 suspected
Mythos eartier in June after] leaders of the powerful Cen-
weeks of talks, said the lat-| tral American gang Barrio
est development further] 18, fits public Prosecutor's
underlined “Europe’s need | office said on Friday. -
for technological sover-] Salvadoran authorities
oe       are conducting mass trials
“We take note of Anthrop-  of thousands of suspected
Sc’ statement and are assess-| gang members a3 part of

ment directive banning all become aware ofa method of ing,” saki Thomas Regnier, a] iron-fisted President Nayib

foreign nationals, even ones dypassing, or jailbreaking”

who work at Anthropic, from the Fable 5 model such that it

accessing Fable5and Mythos could aid hacking. ~

5 over nathonal security con Fable 5, released Tucs-

coms.                                             * day, is.alocked-down version
*The net effect of this of Mythos 5, 2 culting-edge

order is that we must Al mode! that Anthropic has

spokesman for the European] Bukele’s anti-gang crack-
Commission, which thisjdown,

month unveiled measures} © The 563 alleged leaders
to slash the 27-nation bloc’s] of Barrio 18, which oper-
dependence on America and] ates drug trafficking rings
Asia for key technologies,|and extortion rackets,
including AL .                     are accused o