ABBOTTABAD, Aug 10: A comprehensive capacity building training programme for 40 members of the Abbottabad Citizen Community Board Network concluded here on Friday.

The four-day training programme was organised by the Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE).

District Nazim Sardar Haider Zaman administered oath to the newly-elected office-bearers of the Citizens Community Boards.

District Bar Association president Mehdi Zaman Khan also attended the ceremony.

The nazim said that sustainable development would remain a dream without the active participation of the community.

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