Attack on North Waziristan DC Squad
North Waziristan: Funeral prayers were offered for a policeman martyred in a terrorist attack on DC Squad last evening North Waziristan. Funeral prayers attended by GOC Major General Shakrullah Khattak, DPO Shafiullah Gandapur and a large number of military, district administration and police officials.
FIR registered against unknown persons in Bannu. Immediate investigation into the incident has been launched, DPO said. The culprits of this incident will be reached soon. Police personnel injured in incident are getting treatment in CMH Bannu. Martyre’s package will be given to martyred policeman, Special financial assistance provided by GOC Seven Division for martyred and injured personnel. Martyrs‘ sacrifices will not go in vain, will fight terrorists together, said DPO.
Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali Khan also announced financial package for martyred and injured personnel. Apart from the martyrs’ package, the district administration will also provide full financial assistance to the affected families, Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali Khan said.
Important decisions regarding educational institutions
Summer vacations and other important decisions in educational institutions are expected today. A meeting of inter-provincial education ministers will be held today to discuss other educational issues across the country, including summer vacations, 10th and 12th class examinations.
The meeting will be chaired by Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood. Issues related to uniform curriculum will also be discussed in the meeting. It may be recalled that the government has decided not to promote any student in the next class without examinations this year. Earlier, it was decided at a meeting of inter-provincial education ministers that examinations for all classes would be held anyway. It was decided at the meeting that first 10th and 12th class examinations would be held in the third week of June. If the result is delayed, the universities will admit students on the basis of Provisional Certificate while the summer vacation will be short, which will be decided by the provinces. It should be noted that the NCOC has given permission to open educational institutions in less than 5% of Corona areas.
Historic Raj Kapoor Haweli taken into custody
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Archaeological Department has taken into custody the historic ancestral homes of prominent Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar after purchasing them. Dr. Abdul Samad, Director Archeology, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, took possession of both the houses in the name of Archeology Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Department of Archeology and Museum Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will promote tourism by preserving and renovating the houses of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor and turning both places into museums, Dr Abdul Samad said. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan had approved Rs. 23.5 million for both the houses and the procurement process of both has been completed, Dr. Abdul Samad The Department of Archeology will declare the site a protected monument under the Archaeological Act to preserve it for future generations and promote cultural tourism, Dr. Abdul Samad said.