FOCUS Pakistan organizes seminar to celebrate School Safety Day
Islamabad: Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan, an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) organised a seminar to commemorate 16th May as School Safety Day, in line with a unanimous declaration passed at the International School Safety Conference organised by AKDN in March 2008. The seminar on School Safety was held in Islamabad and attended by experts and practitioners of School Safety initiatives across Pakistan. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir, Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Chief Guest of the event appreciated AKDN’s role in developing resilient communities. He said that joint working groups will finalize Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) enriched curriculum for Pakistan by the year end. “At the government level, our efforts will continue to notify official commemoration of National School Safety Day annually on May … Read entire article »
Function to honour Dr. Faizi held
CHITRAL: A function was held here on Wednesday to honour Dr. Inayatullah Faizi being conferred upon Hilal-e-Imtiaz for his meritorious accomplishment in the field of literature. Held under the aegis of Anjuman-e-Taraqqi Khowar Chitral, the function was addressed by the Chitral DCO Rahmatullah Wazir, former district nazim Maghfirat Shah, former MNA Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitral, Dr. Faizi and others. (By Zahiruddin) … Read entire article »
E&S Education Department notified summer vacations schedule
PESHAWAR: The Elementary & Secondary Education Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has notified the schedule of summer vacations for the academic year 2012-2013 for all the government and private sector schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In plain areas from Ist June to 31st August 2012 (for primary level). From 15th June to 31st August, 2012 for (middle, high & higher secondary level). In snowy areas from Ist July 2012 to 31st July 2012. … Read entire article »
Counseling and probation facilities sought inside jail
CHITRAL: The chairman of Human Rights Program Chitral (HRPC) Niaz A Niazi advocate has expressed his apprehensions over the absence of counselling and probation facilities inside the district jail for the moral reclamation of the inmates. Talking to chitraltimes.com here on Wednesday, after his visit to the jail, he said that in the absence of counselling, the convicted rejoin the society as a hardened criminal after completing their terms. He said that there was no arrangement for vocational training of the inmates while there was a great scope for the promomtion of local cottage industry through the jail prisoners. Mr. Niazi said that the process of imparting vocational training will further help the inmates to earn their livelihood with ease and esteem after their release from the jail. He said that the carpet and … Read entire article »
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Cancer Patient Appeal for free treatment.
CHITRAL: A small boy Muzamil age 9 years resident of Chitral Bazar who is suffering from Cancer (Head Trauma) appeal for free treatment. Talking to this scribe his father Gul Badshah said that his son was healthy and was going to school. He suddenly fell ill and I approach to District Headquarters Hospital Chitral but he was referred to KTH Peshawar and then IRNUM hospital and after diagnosing it was known that he is suffering from cancer. He said that I spent more than 800000 and sold my property and shop on his treatment for 8 months but now me failed to continue his treatment. He living in a rented house and they have nothing to continue treatment of their son. His mother told while crying that she is very … Read entire article »
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Kalasha people of Rumbur got new Jashtakhan
CHITRAL; On the occasion of the famous Kalash festival Chilim Jusht, the Kalash people of Rumbur got a new Jastakhan (dancing hall) with modern facilities suited to their needs on the modern lines with the advent of new age when they were no more obscured from the outer world. The speakers of the function held in connection with the inauguration of a Jastakhan constructed by Chitral Integrated Area Development Project (CIADP) funded by the government of … Read entire article »
Ex- Service Man association seek 25% Out Door Medical Allowance.
CHITRAL: Ex-service man association comprising over retired persons from Pakistan Army held a peaceful Rally and public meeting. The rally was started from Ataleeq Square passing through different markets and roads and ended at Town Hall Chitral where it converted into a public meeting. The rally was leading by Col (retired) Sardar Muhammad and Sub Amanullah. They also carrying banners inspiring the message for approval of 25% Out door Medical allowance to retired persons of … Read entire article »
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