KOHAT: Special assistantto the chief minister on industries Abdul KarimKhan inaugurated six private food and electronics industrial units and rehabilitation of road at the industrial estate and distributed cheques among farmers during a visit to Kohat the other day.

The industrialists urged the special assistant for approval of concessions in taxes and gas and electricity tariff for uplifting the budding industrial estate.

District Development Advisory Committee chairman MPA Ziaullah Bangash, small industries department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, managing director Zafar Ali Shah,commissioner Javed Marwat andoffice-bearers the Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry were also present on the occasion.

Industrialists seek tax concessions

Mr Karim said these six units would prove as a milestone in the development of Kohat and creating job opportunities for the local people. Later, he also visited the livestock department’s office where he distributed fodder cutting machines, hand carts and cheques among the farmers.

PASSING OUT PARADE: Inspector General of Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muazzam Jah Ansari has paid tribute to the policemen who sacrificed their lives for the protection of people and restoring peace during the fight against terrorism. He was speaking at the annual passing out and Pakistan Day parades at the Police Training College (PTC), Hangu, on Wednesday.

PTC Commandant Fasihuddin Ashraf presented demands for the academic block, fans, etc.

The IGP announced Rs2.6 million for the college for resolution of the water problem and provision of 400 fans before Ramazan. Later, he distributed prizes among the outstanding policemen.

SPORTS FESTIVAL: Mega sports festival organised by the district administration and Pakistan Army in collaboration with the sports department in connection with the Pakistan Day concluded with a colourful ceremony at Kohat Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

The ceremony was attended by General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the IXth division of the army, Maj-Gen Aqif Iqbal and MPA Ziaullah Bangash as guests of honour. Commissioner Javed Marwat was the chief guest.

They gave away trophiestothe winner and runner-up teams of volleyball, netball, cricket and tennis besides other contests.

Published in Dawn, March 24th, 2022