JUI-F calls for implementation of reforms in FATA on February 13, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Jamiat Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F) favours the implementation of the reforms package for the tribal belt in the initial stage to remove the sense of deprivation among the tribesmen and then let them decide the future status of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). These views were expressed by Ameer JUI-F, FATA Mufti […]
Move to bring out of school children back on January 31, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: The Director Education Department FATA Secretariat,Hashim Khan Afridi on Monday said that the rationalisation policy implemented earlier in tribal areas had been revised and a one yeargrace period would be given to landowners and teachers for enrollingout of school children in schools.Director Education FATA, Hashim Khan Afridi in his exclusive interviewrevealed that the […]
Landikotal PTI shuns internal differences on January 30, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: The various groups of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Landi Kotal chapter on Sunday unanimously nominated Abdul Hakeem as its head for the area and agreed to shun all discrepancies among each other in the better interests of the masses. In this regard, an announcement was made during a news conference at LandiKotal Press Club, in […]
Anti-polio campaign launched in Khyber Agency on January 24, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) opened anti-polio campaign in Jamrud hospital on Monday. Flanked by MNA Haji Shahjee Gul Afridi,Political Agent, Khyber Khalid Mehmood,Agency Surgeon Dr Niaz, ACS Fida Muhammad Wazir administered polio vaccine to a child by formally inaugurated the drive in a ceremony held in Jamrud hospital. Speaking on the occasion, ACS […]
Afghan drivers denied entry withould travel documents on January 20, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: The Pak border security forces once again restricted entry of Afghan drivers and conductors and asked them not to cross into Pakistan without legal traveling documents via Torkham border. The security forces sources informed that on the direction of high ups all Afghan citizens including conductors of trucks were asked to produce their […]
Anti-polio campaign in Khyber postponed on January 16, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Polio drops were administered to some of children at a few spots and the anti-polio campaign was postponed to next week, official sources said on Sunday. Agency Surgeon Dr. Niaz, while sharing the details said that like in other parts of the country, the drive was scheduled on Jan 15 however on the […]
Two infants die of severe cold in Fatmi Khel on January 15, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: Two infants died of severe cold in Fatmi Khel area of tehsil Landi Kotal on Saturday. Parents of the deceased said that Nizam s/o Bajli Gul,4 months and his cousin a month old Sufyan s/o InzarGul had got Pneumonia following sever cold grabbed the area.They were taken to agency headquarter hospital for medical […]
Tribute paid to young poet from remote area on January 2, 2017KHYBER AGENCY: A book review ceremony of a young tribal poet comprising Pushto poetry themed, “Durshal” was held here at the Jirga hall of tehsil Landi Kotal on Sunday. President Shelman Qaumi Movement, Moheb Gul Shelmani, presided the literary gathering while tehsildar, Landi Kotal, Irshad Mohmand was the chief guest on the occasion. A large […]
Anti-polio drops allegedly kill three more infants on December 28, 2016KHYBER AGENCY: The toll raised to five as three more infant died of allegedly polio vaccination here in different areas of tehsil Bara and Landikotal of Khyber Agency, effected families told reporters on Tuesday The deceased children were identified as Zakir4 s/o Muhammad Usman, resident of Shakas, Kamar Khel,one month old Umar Khethab s/o Abdurrazaq, […]
JUI-F protests against atrocities in Syria and Burma on December 26, 2016KHYBER AGENCY: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Landi Kotal chapter staged a protest demonstration against atrocities unleashed on Muslims of Syria and Burma on Sunday. The local leadership of the party besides a large number of political workers and tribesmen participated in the rally held in Bacha Khan Chowk, main Landi Kotal bazaar. Addressing on the […]