LOWER DIR: District Police Officer Tariq Iqbal has said that the security issues of traders will be resolved on priority basis.

During his visit to Lower Dir Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Timergara here on Thursday, he said that industry and business had a key role in the economic stability of a nation.

Chamber president Syed Noor Alam, former president Wajid Shoaib and senior vice president Khalid Iqbal were present on the occasion. The law and order situation in the district was discussed during the meeting.

The DPO assured the chamber leaders of his cooperation and said that there would be no compromise on peace and security. He said that business community had an undeniable role in regional development.

The chamber’s representatives thanked the DPO for visiting them and said that business community would fully support the law enforcement forces in maintaining peace in the area.

IFTAR: The Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD), a non-profitable and nongovernmental organisation working for the welfare of children with disabilities, on Thursday arranged an Iftar dinner for orphans and special children in its Talash centre.

A total of 50 special and 50 orphan children, their relatives, local elders and social activists attended the dinner.

Speaking on the occasion, HHRD programme officer Mohammad Bilal said that Eid gifts worth Rs1 million for 300 orphans were arranged. The special children were also provided with school bags.

Published in Dawn, April 21st, 2023