During a press conference on Sunday, local government representatives urged the education authorities to assign teaching staff to schools in Bazaar Zakhakhel and other areas in Upper Bara, Khyber district.Chairman Khabar Jan Afridi, speaking on behalf of the Village Council, highlighted the inadequate facilities in several government-run schools and appealed to the relevant authorities for assistance in providing teaching staff.He emphasized that there were more than 20 state-run schools in Bazaar Zakhakhel that were currently without teaching staff. This shortage was negatively impacting the students’ education. Afridi specifically requested that teachers specializing in science subjects be assigned to these schools.…
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Months after stepping down as the caretaker interior minister, Sarfraz Bugti becomes Balochistan CM unopposed. Bugti recently joined the PPP and enjoyed the support of the PML-N. He submitted his nomination papers to Assembly Secretary Tahir Shah on Friday. PPP leader and former Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri and PML-N leader Nawab Gangeez Khan Marri proposed his name.No other candidate filed nomination papers before the deadline, which expired at 5 pm.Mr. Bugti’s nomination papers accepted after scrutiny by the secretary, who also announced that his unopposed selection.The official announcement of Mr Bugti’s election as the leader of the house will…
Following the recent elections, the newly elected members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly convened to elect the Chief Minister for the province. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) nominated Ali Amin Gandapur for the coveted position, pitting him against Ibadullah Khan, the candidate from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). In a significant victory, Gandapur secured a total of 90 votes, overshadowing Ibadullah Khan, who managed to garner only 16 votes. In his post-election address, Chief Minister-elect Gandapur raised a crucial issue concerning the first information reports (FIRs) filed against PTI workers. He conveyed a stern message, giving the authorities a one-week deadline to resolve…
By: Hummaira Kaleem Bacha Posh is a cultural practice found in different parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The term ‘bacha posh’ means ‘dressed as a boy’ in Dari. This tradition has its roots centuries back. Being bacha posh is such a miserable state of physical and mental identity. Centuries old, this tradition is causing a rift in the lives of people. Being a woman is not easy in rigid mountainous Asian countries, especially in Afghanistan. Boys are considered a status symbol, the crown of the family, and the guarantee of the bloodline. In his absence, to fulfil an imaginary and…
The United Nations has issued a stern call for the Taliban government in Afghanistan to immediately cease its practice of public executions and floggings, describing these acts as “inhuman” and a clear violation of fundamental human rights. This condemnation comes in response to recent public executions where three men were put to death by gunfire in Afghan sports stadiums, witnessed by hundreds of onlookers. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), based in Geneva, expressed its profound concern, characterizing these public executions as forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Taliban’s Corporal Punishment Since assuming control of Afghanistan in…
During the first era of Taliban rule in the 1990s, their disdain for many sports led to Kabul’s main stadium drawing significant crowds on days designated for public executions. However, since returning to power in 2021, Taliban has shifted its focus to transforming Afghanistan into a global cricket force. They have ambitious plans for a modern cricket stadium capable of hosting international matches. Despite initial concerns, the men’s national cricket team has not only sustained its momentum but has also achieved surprising victories in international competitions. Private cricket academies, funded independently, are experiencing a notable increase in new players. The…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made significant strides in water management and flood prevention. It is vivid in the completion of the construction of 37 small dams in KP. Additionally, construction on 24 others along various rivers and water channels is underway. A spokesman from the Directorate of Small Dams in the Irrigation Department shared detailed insights into these initiatives. Among the completed dams, 15 are operational under the auspices of the provincial government. The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is supervising 11 others. In the merged districts of KPK, 19 dams have been successfully constructed, collectively providing a…
The CM of Balochistan, Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki, has issued directives to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Balochistan. The CM it to intensify relief efforts in the rain-affected regions of Gwadar. In a recently released statement, he emphasized the implementation of all necessary measures to provide assistance to those adversely impacted by the ongoing rainfall. Presently, the Balochistan province, encompassing its capital, Quetta, is witnessing intermittent rainfall, aligning with the forecasts from the Meteorological Department. However, certain areas, particularly Gwadar, have experienced heightened and prolonged rainfall, resulting in flooding and subsequent disruptions. After effects of rain On the…
On Monday, the Taliban carried out a public execution in Shibirghan, the capital of northern Jawzjan province. This marked the third such death sentence executed in the past five days. This public spectacle took place at a sports stadium, with thousands of people witnessing the event in heavy snowfall. The victim, identified as Nazar Mohammad from Faryab province, was convicted of murdering Khal Mohammad in Jawzjan. The execution was conducted by the brother of the murdered man, who shot Nazar Mohammad five times with a rifle. Security around the stadium was reportedly tight, emphasizing the Taliban’s control over the event.…
Austrian radical Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old with alleged ties to the far-right extremist scene, has arrived in Doha, Qatar, after being freed by Taliban authorities, as reported by Austrian media. Fritz was arrested in May for defying Austria’s travel warnings to Afghanistan, which had returned to Taliban rule in 2021. Despite his ordeal, Fritz expressed an intention to visit again. The Austrian authorities thanked Qatar for facilitating his release. They also mentioned the possibility of Fritz receiving medical care in Doha before returning home. The Taliban government did not respond to requests for comment on the matter. The Austrian newspaper…