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"Present government is taking steps for promotion of sports and culture in the society – Minister for Law "
The NWFP Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Barrister Arshid Abdullah has said that the present government is taking positive steps for the promotion of sports and culture in the society. He said, the government would establish stadium at every Tehsil and district on the available government land.
He was addressing the closing ceremony of district level sports festival, held last night at Utmanzai Sports Complex, District Charsadda. The festival was participated by different teams of various games from the whole district. The Minister said sports could play an important role in promoting healthy activities, besides changing the behavior of youngster in right direction. He also directed the districts sports officers Charsadda to identity government land at Shabqadar, Tangi and Charsadda for construction of sports complex.
"Governor NWFP appreciates initiatives taken by police force to maintain law and order and ensuring peace and security in province "
The NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani while appreciating the initiatives taken by the police force to maintain law and order and ensure peace and security in the province especially during the recent past, has said that since the force has always to remain in the forefront and face the brunt therefore, no effort will be spared to make it fully equipped and strengthened in accordance with the present day needs.
Presiding over a briefing during his visit to Police Lines, Peshawar on Friday, the Governor particularly mentioned the recent actions of the government against law offenders and realized the force that the post operation scenario is also equally important and a complete vigilance has to be maintained. “The achievements of the government in its efforts to maintain law and order and ensure peace an ...
"Operation “Sirat-i-Mustaqeem” against miscreants in Khyber Agency has entered 7the day with law enforcement agencies alongwith political administration advancing as planned."
The ongoing operation "Sirat-i-Mustaqeem" against the miscreants in Khyber Agency has entered the 7th day with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) alongwith the political administration advancing as planned. According to a handout of Media Cell FATA Secretariat Peshawar issued today; curfew imposed at Bara Sub Division since June 28, 2008 has been relaxed. However, ban on the display of arms and the provisions of section 38 of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) would remain in force till further orders. During search of the area, the law enforcement agencies unearthed two sub jails one at Alam Gudar and the other at Kohi. The law enforcement agencies are patrolling the area and routne checkpoints/nakabandis at various points are intact. The 18 member Jirga of tribal elders/maliks is busy at Tirah for negotiating the conditions with the concerned elements put forth by the government. Till now, 92 persons have been arrested. No untoward incident has been reported today. ...
"Capital City Police officer Peshawar has order to ban & prohibit arms & ammunition and no vehicle of tinted glasses shall enter in district Peshawar"
Due to prevailing situation of District Peshawar and successful operation against the miscreants in the adjacent tribal area, the Capital City Police Officer Peshawar has ordered to banand prohibit, under the power vested under articles 118/122 of the Police Order 2002 that no person will carry any sort of arms and ammunitions or any other articles which is capable of being used for physical violence or he carrying of any of explosive substance or any other instruments which is in danger to human life and public property and no vehicle of tinted glasses shall enter and should not drive in the limits of Peshawar for the sake of security. Violation of the above orders will be dealt under the law and such weapons, vehicles etc shall liable to be seized.
The above order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force for two days i.e. 4th and 5th of July 2008. However this order shall not b ...
"Peshawar enjoys unique historical & geographical position - Governor NWFP"
The NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani has said that Peshawar enjoys unique historical and geographical position and there is need to have a more realistic and futuristic approach to fully capitalize the economic opportunities as well as to facilitate the citizens to have better civic amenities.“There should be a workable structure, especially for proposed project re-construction of general bus stand, at its existing site with special focus on application of new technologies as well as materialization of the idea of creating a new trade zone in the name of Peshawar Business City and possibilities should have to be explored to involve private sector for materialization of both the projects”, he added.
Presiding over a high level meeting at Governor’s House, Pe ...
"Minister Health take notice on delay in initiating work on water supply schemes in PF- 2 Peshawar and directed concern authorities to speed up work."
The NWFP Minister for Health, Syed Zahir Ali Shah has expressed anguish over the delay in initiating work on water supply schemes in PF-2 Peshawar and directed the concerned authorities to speed up work on potable water projects to overcome water shortage problems of the dwellers of the area.
He was presiding over a meeting convened to review pace of work over the improvement and rehabilitation of the water supply schemes in the said constituency in Peshawar on Thursday afternoon. Chief Engineer PHE, and other high ups of the department were present on the occasion.The meeting discussed in detail water supply schemes included in the President directives scheme. The meeting was told that eight number of tubewells were prioritized in the area under the mentioned schem ...
"ST&IT Department to utilize all their energies for brining visible improvement in their respective sectors as well as capacity building of officers and officials of department - Minister for ST&IT "
The NWFP Minister for Science and Information Technology Mr. Muhammad Ayub Khan has asked the authorities of Science and Information Technology Departments to utilize all their energies for bringing visible improvement in their respective sectors as well as capacity building of the officers and officials of the department.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review the performance of his departments on Wednesday at Peshawar. The provincial minister said that the present era was of science and information technology for which the provincial government taking concrete steps. He, on this occasion directed the authorities to accelerate the pace of work on all developmental projects of the department.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Ayub Khan also met a delegation of his constituency PF-84 Swat. The delegation apprised the Minister about their grievances and problems. The Minister assured that their problems and grievances would be solved on priority basis. He said that the present government was keen to develop the so far neglecte ...
"A six member US Congressional delegation called on NWFP Governor "
A six member US Congressional delegation, currently on a visit to Pakistan called on the NWFP Governor Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani here at Governor’s House on Wednesday. Members of the delegation include Gary Ackerman, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Thad McCotter, Randy Neugebauer, Russ Carnahan and Al Green remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters of common interest.
The Governor presented an overview of the security situation in the region with particular focus on the situation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas and NWFP. He said that the Govt. was striving to keep the area peaceful through the process of negotiations with the respective tribes in order to isolate the troublesome elements ...
"Broad based conference will be hold to discuss current law and order situation – Governor NWFP"
The NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani is considering to hold a broad based conference to discuss the current law and order situation, coupled with the issue of militancy, being experienced both in the province and FATA, to leading personalities from all shades of society, including the political parties, scholars, ulama, and senior citizens will be invited. The basic aim of the conference would be to generate consensus within the people of the province and FATA to formulate policies and strategies to deal with the situation and ensure peaceful environment on long term basis.Modalities to hold the conference on fast track basis are being worked out.Simultaneously, the Governor said, it is also being planned to invite opinion and suggestions in writing from general masses and all concerned in this respect.
"Vigorous special polio eradication campaign has been initiated in central districts of the province and tribal agencies "
A vigorous special polio eradication campaign has been initiated in the central districts of the province and some tribal agencies with a target to vaccinate 4.3 million children of below 5 years. Polio mainly affects children under five years of age.
Similar special drive will be kicked up in southern districts and tribal agencies from 8th of this month to wipeout polio virus from the entire region.
Dr. Abdo Gul, EPI Coordinator District Peshawar told the media team that 1750 teams would provide anti polio drops to 7,42,000 children of blow five years of age in the district. "22 Campaign Support Persons (CSPs), 04 District Support Persons (DSPs), 06 DHMT and 297 area supervisors will supervise the campaign, the Coordinator ascertained.
The media team was briefed about operational strategy and surveillance system in detail.
"Acting President of AJK, Mr. Shah Ghulam Qadar called on NWFP Governor "
The Acting President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Shah Ghulam Qadar who was on a brief visit to the provincial capital, had a courtesy call on with the NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Monday afternoon.He remained with the Governor for some time and discussed various matters of mutual interest. ...
"Governor NWFP has stressed need of expediting efforts to einsure provision of better civic amenities "
The NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani has stressed the need of expediting the efforts to ensure provision of better civic amenities especially the educational and communication facilities to the people of Kaladahaka area of District Mansehra and said that efficient working of the respective institutions have to be ensured as the first step in this respect.
Presiding over a high level meeting at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Monday, the Governor after having a detail review of the prevailing situation in Kaladhaka; a far flung administrative unit of District Mansehra, said “indeed there is need to put extra efforts not only to further improve the working of existing institutions but also launch new projects to meet the deficiencies”.Provincial secretaries for Agriculture, Health, Education, Works and Services departments; the Director General of ERRA as well as the heads of other r ...
"Senior Minster NWFP refuted rumours of deadlock in Swat peace agreement."
The NWFP Senior Minister and Parliamentary Leader of ANP, Bashir Ahmad Bilour Monday, refuted the rumours of deadlock in Swat peace agreement saying that the agreement is being honoured by both sides while there was also closed contacts amongst us. Responding to the point of orders raised by Zahir Shah of PML-Q from Shangla and Sikandar Khan Sherpao from PPP-S, Bashir Bilour said that provincial government was still pursuing the policy of maintaining peace through dialogues, while there was complete harmony and writ of the government in all over the province, wherein no hurdle would be tolerated in this regard. He said that the operation in Bara or other parts of Khyber Agency was launched by the Federal Government, however, he said that provincial government would prefer negotiations for ensuring peace in its settled areas.He expressed the confidence that fruitful results would occur of our policy of jirgas and dialogues while the process of accelerated progress and public welfare would be further expedited after durable peace in the region. Hence he said the assembly members or any other public circles should not be concerned in this rega ...
"NWFP Governor has stressed need of expediting efforts to materialize idea of establishing world class university in filed of Engineering technologies in the NWFP."
The NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani has stressed the need of expediting the efforts to materialize the idea of establishing world class university in the field of Engineering technologies in the province and said that the project is must not only to develop technical hands to meet the present needs in the field of economy but also to ease the situation in the social life.
Presiding over a meeting to review the progress achieved so far with regard to the project at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Friday, the Governor also referred to the ongoing efforts to establish re-construction opportunity zones and said that the proposed university has to become an effective instrument to provide skilled manpower to derive the benefits in true sense.Appreciating the allotmen ...
"Comprehensive strategy has been prepared to restore law and order situation in the province – Minister for Health "
The NWFP Minister for Health Syed Zahir Ali Shah has said that a comprehensive strategy had been prepared to restore law and order situation in the province,end the prevailing uncertainty and ensure safe movement of the citizen.
He was addressingon the occasion of the blood donation camp arranged in connection with the birth day of late Benazir Bhutto at LadyReadingHospital, Peshawar on Friday morning. The camp was arranged by Health Reform and Development Forum. Those who spoke the ceremony included Speaker Provincial Assembly Kiramatullah Khan, MPA Shazia Tehmash Chief Executive LRH Prof. Hafizullah, Dr. Janbaz Afridi and Dr. Siraj Mohammad. ...
"Usage of drugs in society become a challenge for whole world – Minster for Population "
He NWFP Minister for Population Welfare Mr. Saleem Khan has said that the use of drugs in society and especially among the young generation has become a challenge for the whole world which needs to be addressed seriously both individually and collectively.
He expressed these views while addressing as chief guest, a function in connection with International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking organized by DOST Welfare Foundation in Peshawar , the other day.
The use of Drugs by an individual not only affects his own life but also his family and the whole society giving birth to many social evils, the Minister said.
The Minister said that we shold avoid and hate the drugs and not the addicts. He emphasized that there should be coordinated efforts amongst non-governmental organization, concerned government departments and civil society for the rehabilitation of drug addicts so that we can serve our society from the evil. He paid rich tributes to the efforts of DOST Foundation in the rehabilitation of drug addicts.
"Consignment of narcotics was destructed in Shah Kas, Khyber Agency on occasion of International Anti-Narcotics day"
A huge consignment of narcotics was destructed in Shah Kas, Khyber Agency on the occasion of International Anti-Narcotics day, observed on Thursday in Pakistan as else where in the world.
The NWFP Governor Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani was the chief guest in the ceremony, arranged by the political authorities of Khyber Agency and attended by a large number of tribal elders besides the RCO Peshawar, Arbab Shah Rukh, Political Agent Tariq Hayat and officials of Anti-Narcotics Force and Customs. The Governor, after the ceremony sat fire to 142 KG Heroin powder and 1222 kg Cannabis and also witnessed along with hundreds of tribesmen, the destruction of other stuff including 470 bottles of imported wine, 1100 cans of beer and 70 cans of Acetic Anhydride. All this stuff was recover ...
"NWFP Public Service Commission will conduct Cognitive Ability Test of Candidates for Post of ASI in Police Department "
The NWFP Public Service Commission has issued a press note for information of all concerned that the NWFP Public Service Commission will conduct the Cognitive Ability Test of candidates for the posts of ASI in Police Department on
29-06-2008 at different centers in Peshawar. Call letters have been issued to all the candidates on their postal addresses, however, if any candidate who do not receive the said letter upto 25-6-2008 should contact NWFP Public Service Commission 2-Fort road Peshawar for receiving duplicate call up notice. Roll No. wise detail of the centers for the conduction of Cognitive Ability Test has also been issued.
According to details, the aforementioned test for 300 candidates from roll no.
"BTE examinations of 2nd term 2008 will commerce from August 20, 2008"
NWFP Board of Technical Education (BTE) has notified for information of all concerned that one year Diploma in Information Technology/Higher Diploma in Computer Science 2nd Term 2008 Examination of NWFP Board of Technical Education Peshawar will commence with effect from August 20, 2008 (Wednesday). The date for submission of examination admission forms and fee in the Office of Assistant Controller of Examinations NWFP BTE Peshawar are as under: without late examination fee
12-7-2008,with late fee 17-7-2008, with double fee 22-7-2008, with triple exam: fee
31-7-2008. Date of commencement of examination 20-8-2008 (Wednesday).
"Minister for Livestock has directed WAPDA to expedite work on supply of electricity to all completed schemes of Lower Dir "
The NWFP Minister for Livestock, Dairy Development and Cooperative Haji Hidayatyullah has directed the WAPDA authorities to expedite work on the supply of electricity to all completed schemes of Lower Dir as soon as possible. He maintained that payment for the provision of power supply to all these schemes have already been made by the concerned department.
The directives to this effect were issued by him while presiding over a high level meeting at his office regarding the electricity supply to different developmental schemes in lower Dir. Besides Project Director WAPDA Latif Khan, XEN Amanullah and other high ranking officials of the concerned departments attended the meeting.
"Ambassador for Japan to Pakistan called on NWFP Governor "
The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr Seiji Kojima called on the NWFP Governor, Mr Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House,Peshawar on Tuesday.
He remained with the Governor for some time and discussed matters of mutual interest with special reference to the geo-polititol situation in the region
"NWFP Govt. and Japan Govt. agreed to be credible partners in social services sectors in NWFP "
The Govt of NWFP and Govt . of Japan agreed to be credible partners in the social services sectors in NWFP. This was decided in a high level meeting between the Govt. of NWFP and the Japanese Govt.here in Peshawar on Monday Evening. The Japanese team was led by its Ambassador Seiji Kojima and the NWFP Govt. was ledby Afrasayub Khattak Provincial Chief of ANP. Provincial Ministers Sitara Ayaz, Sardar Hussain Babak, Arshad Abdullah and others were also present at the occasion. The Japanese Ambassador said that " There are ongoing schemes in social sectors and there would be schemes for social sector development in future as well" that would reinforcethe existing level of partnership between the Japanese Govt. and the Govt. of NWFP.
"12 member representative delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on NWFP Governor "
A twelve member representative delegation, comprising office bearers of the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry called on the NWFP Governor, Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Monday and exchanged views on various aspects of the prevailing state of trade and business activities in the province as well as FATA.The delegation which was led by the Vice President of the Chamber, Mr. Fazal Elahi especially mentioned the proposals to establish Reconstruction Opportunity Zones and requested the Governor to help in expediting the efforts by all concerned to ensure launching of the programmes at the earliest.The members of the delegation, while referring to certain un-toward incidents, taking place from time to time, also expressed their apprehensions with regard to law and order problems in certain parts of the province and FATA and further requested the Governor to help them in strengthening the confidence of the busines ...
"Government was focusing highest attention to promote education and enhance educational facilities in FATA"
The NWFP Governor Mr. Owais Ahmed Ghani described education as the foundation for development of any community, society or nation, adding that the tribal area was no exception and the govt. was focusing highest attention to promote education and enhance educational facilities in FATA.
He was talking to a representative Jirga, comprising elders of Sherani tribe of D.I. Khan Frontier Region at Governor’s House here on Monday. The Jirga members informed the Governor about the development requirements and demanded development schemes in education, communication, water and other social sectors. They particularly focused on construction of check and small dams in Sherani area and mentioned different sites in this regard.
"NWFP Public Service Commission will conduct Cognitive Ability Test of candidate for Post of ASI in Police Department on 29-06-2008"
The NWFP Public Service Commission will conduct the Cognitive Ability Test of candidates for the posts of ASI in Police Department on 29-06-2008 at different centers in Peshawar. Call letters have been issued to all the candidates on their postal addresses, however, if any candidate who do not receive the said letter upto 25-6-2008 should contact NWFP Public Service Commission 2-Fort road Peshawar for receiving duplicate call up notice.
All candidates are advised to bring with him original computerized NIC and call up notice on the date of test.
"Government created such environment that will thwart all nefarious designs of the foes – Minister for Information "
The NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain has said that certain elements did not want to see peace in this part of the world; however he claimed that the environment created by the present government will thwart all the nefarious designs of the foes.
He was addressing the inaugural session of a two day workshop, held under the auspices of Mutahidda Labor Federation here on Monday.
Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that all segments of the society while realizing the prevailing situation in the province should strengthen the hands of government for the restoration of peace and tranquility in the region.
"Provincial Govt. was talking all out measures for development of far-flung area to provide basic amenities of life at their door step – Minister for ST & IT "
The NWFP Minister for Science and Technology Muhammad Ayub Khan said that the present provincial government was taking all out measures for the development of far-flung and backward areas so as to provide them basic amenities of life at their door step He expressed these views while addressing a huge public gathering at Tangi, Charsadda on Saturday. The gathering was also addressed by ANP candidate nominated for FP-20 Taimoor Khan. On this occasion Haji Muhammad Sharif Gul, a prominent local political figure along-with his family members and dozens of his companions resigned from the basic membership of PPP (Sherpao) and announced joining ANP unconditionally and reposed their confidence on the dynamic leadership of Asfand Yar Wali Khan. The Provincial Minister congratulated the new comers and hoped that the new comers will play active part in strengthening ANP. The Minister said that the government was taking effective steps to protect basic rights of people, provision of speedy justice , provincial financial autonomy and restoration of sustainable peace. Referring to the demands of the local people the Minister said that the construction work will be started soon on Palai Dam and ...
"Service delivery outlets of Population Department will be extended to remote & backward areas of the province – Minister for Population Welfare "
NWFP Minister for Population Welfare, Mr. Saleem Khan has directed that concerned authorities to extend the service delivery outlets of the Population Department to remote and backward areas of the province and ensure the establishment of one Family Welfare Centre in every Union Council of the province before the end of the next five years plan (2008-2013) so as to achieve the targets of the next five years plan to control the rapidly increasing population of the province.
He issued these directives while chairing a highly level meeting of the Population Welfare Department in Peshawar on Saturday, which was attended by Secretary Population Welfare Muzaffar Ali Afridi, Director General Population Welfare Noor Nawaz Khattak and others concerned authorities. The meeting reviewed in detail the next five year pla ...
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