BATTAGRAM: A grand jirga of the leaders of Allai area was held at the deputy commissioner office in Battagram regarding the dispute between Kohistan and Allai regarding Chorr valley.Deputy.
Public forum arranged in BattagramOur correspondent
Peshawar
February 24, 2021
BATTAGRAM: The Battagram district administration on Tuesday arranged a public forum to help address the grievances of the people.
Deputy Commissioner Abdul Hameed Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahid Usman Kakakhel, Assistant Commissioner Tahmas Khan and officials from other line departments were present there.
Abdul Hameed Khan said the purpose of the public forum was to facilitate the access of citizens to government officials so that their problems and grievances could be identified and resolved immediately. The deputy commissioner issued instructions on the spot to the relevant officials to resolve the problems.
The people praised the step taken by the district administration and hoped the public forum would help resolve the issues faced by them.
Christian community marks Christmas with enthusiasm
Peshawar
PESHAWAR: The Christian community marked Christmas with enthusiasm across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday.
A number of events were arranged in all the districts of the province to celebrate the occasion. The Christian community members offered special mass and prayed for the security and integrity of the country.
In Peshawar, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting & National Counter Terrorism Authority jointly marked the celebrations at the Catholic Church, Peshawar.
Scores of lawmakers, district administration officials and civil society members participated in the interfaith harmony event.
Among them were Members Provincial Assembly Wilson Wazir, Baseerat Khan, Shagufta Malik, former President of Women Chamber Commerce and Industry, Rukhsana Nadir, members of Lions Clubs International, Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Shah and people from other walks of life.