LOWER DIR: The local administration has assented to the traders’ demand of shifting the fruit market from Timergara city to Mian Banda instead of Khungi area.

The agreement was reached during a meeting between representatives of fruit and vegetable traders’ association and tehsil municipal officer Kashif Khan.

The traders’ delegation comprised the association’s president Habib Khan, vice-president Fazal Razaq, general secretary Mohammad Ibrahim, local government representatives Kalimullah Sarhadi, Shahab Utmani, Mohammad Yousaf and others.

The traders’ representatives informed the TMA official that they had purchased suitable land for the fruit and vegetable market at Mian Banda as the site was feasible and accessible to all stakeholders.

The traders requested the TMO to allow shifting of the market to Mian Banda as it was very close to the city, while Khungi area was situated away from the urban town. The TMO assented to their demand.

JAIL VISIT: Lower Dir District and Sessions Judge Phool Bibi along with senior civil judge, Timergara Farmanullah on Wednesday visited the district jail and ordered release of four inmates, who were involved in petty crimes, on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr.

She conducted the visit on the directives of the Peshawar High Court chief justice.

EID GIFTS: Deputy commissioner Iftikhar Ahmad and district police officer Tariq Iqbal on Wednesday distributed Eid gifts among the children of the martyred police and Dir Levies officials.

On the occasion, Mr Ahmad and Mr Iqbal paid tributes to all the 50 martyrs of the Dir Levies and police department. They said they would not leave the martyrs’ families alone as peace was established due to their sacrifices.

TRAFFIC PLAN: The police on Wednesday issued traffic plan for Eid days, under which, 158 traffic officials would remain on duty to guide the tourists going to scenic spots.

Talking to journalists, DSP headquarters Fakhre Alam Khan said all the ticketing officers had been instructed not to fine any tourist during Eid days for any rules’ violation, and also be polite with them.

The official said if tourists faced any problems during their journey, they should immediately contact the police control room or Chakdara and Timergara traffic in-charges.

The DSP said security would be provided to 158 mosques and 40 Eidgahs on the Eid day to avoid any untoward incident.

Published in Dawn, April 20th, 2023