BAJAUR: A youth exhibition was organised in Bajaur tribal district on Saturday.

The exhibition was organised by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the district administration at the Bajaur Sports Complex in Khar.

Different departments, including forest, agriculture, Government Women Vocational Training Centre, Rescue 1122, PRCS, the district administration and a group of local youths had put up stalls, displaying different handicraft, musical instruments and other items.

A speech competition and a poetry session were also held.

Provincial minister Anwarzeb Khan, who was the chief gust on the occasion, thanked the PRCS and the district administration for organising the event.

Additional deputy commissioner Zameen Khan Mohmand and PRCS Bajaur head Tariq Zaman, who were also present, said the event was aimed to encourage youth to involve in positive and productive activities.

Later, the minister gave away awards and trophies to the participants.

Published in Dawn, December 5th, 2021

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