Day: July 9, 2026

Kohat: Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah, Wednesday, met with President, Pakistan Christian Arts Council (PCAC) Kohat, Riaz Rahi to discuss the promotion of literature, culture, interfaith harmony and social cohesion.

During the meeting, the commissioner commended the Pakistan Christian Arts Council Kohat for its literary, cultural and social initiatives describing the organisation as an important contributor to interfaith harmony, national unity and for promotion of positive cultural traditions in the district.

Riaz Rahi thanked the Commissioner for encouraging literary and cultural activities alongside efforts to maintain law and order saying such support strengthens social harmony and community engagement.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation to promote literature, culture, national cohesion and interfaith harmony in the area.

Kohat: Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah, Wednesday, met with President, Pakistan Christian Arts Council (PCAC) Kohat, Riaz Rahi to discuss the promotion of literature, culture, interfaith harmony and social cohesion.

During the meeting, the commissioner commended the Pakistan Christian Arts Council Kohat for its literary, cultural and social initiatives describing the organisation as an important contributor to interfaith harmony, national unity and for promotion of positive cultural traditions in the district.

Riaz Rahi thanked the Commissioner for encouraging literary and cultural activities alongside efforts to maintain law and order saying such support strengthens social harmony and community engagement.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation to promote literature, culture, national cohesion and interfaith harmony in the area.

Peshawar: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said investing in the skills and abilities of young people was an investment in Pakistan’s brighter future, stressing that equipping children with modern education and technical skills was the need of the time.

Addressing a certificate and toolkit distribution ceremony at the Governor House for youths who completed a mobile phone repairing course, the Governor said skilled youth could create dignified employment opportunities for themselves and contribute to the economic stability of their families.

The training programme was organised by the Society for Skill, Training and Development (SSTD) in collaboration with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan.

Senior Director SSTD Muhammad Haseeb Khan, Country Director of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan Dr Arjumand Nizami, trainees and their parents attended the ceremony.

The Governor said the programme represented an effective and sustainable investment in the future of children, adding that Pakistan’s youth had been affected by various national challenges and therefore deserved special attention in education and skills development.

Kundi appreciated the role of the private sector in promoting technical education and urged both public and private organisations to expand such skill development programmes to all districts of the province.

He assured that the Governor House would continue extending all possible support for initiatives aimed at promoting vocational education and appreciated the services of Helvetas and SSTD in empowering young people through technical training.

Talking to media later, the Governor criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the recently approved perks-related bill, asking the party claiming transparency and justice to explain how the legislation was passed by the provincial assembly.

He said the provincial government had secured benefits for itself but failed to provide relief to the people, while expressing concern over attempts to impose restrictions on the media, terming them contrary to democratic values.

The Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was facing serious security challenges and needed effective governance and public service instead of additional privileges.

He alleged that the provincial government had failed to protect the lives and property of citizens and that the health, education and other essential sectors were in poor condition.

Kundi also said that under the Constitution, every bill passed by the provincial assembly was sent to the Governor for consideration. He said he had raised constitutional objections to several provincial bills, but if a bill was reconsidered by the assembly and resent, it automatically became law after the expiry of the constitutional period.

Peshawar: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said investing in the skills and abilities of young people was an investment in Pakistan’s brighter future, stressing that equipping children with modern education and technical skills was the need of the time.

Addressing a certificate and toolkit distribution ceremony at the Governor House for youths who completed a mobile phone repairing course, the Governor said skilled youth could create dignified employment opportunities for themselves and contribute to the economic stability of their families.

The training programme was organised by the Society for Skill, Training and Development (SSTD) in collaboration with Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan.

Senior Director SSTD Muhammad Haseeb Khan, Country Director of Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Pakistan Dr Arjumand Nizami, trainees and their parents attended the ceremony.

The Governor said the programme represented an effective and sustainable investment in the future of children, adding that Pakistan’s youth had been affected by various national challenges and therefore deserved special attention in education and skills development.

Kundi appreciated the role of the private sector in promoting technical education and urged both public and private organisations to expand such skill development programmes to all districts of the province.

He assured that the Governor House would continue extending all possible support for initiatives aimed at promoting vocational education and appreciated the services of Helvetas and SSTD in empowering young people through technical training.

Talking to media later, the Governor criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over the recently approved perks-related bill, asking the party claiming transparency and justice to explain how the legislation was passed by the provincial assembly.

He said the provincial government had secured benefits for itself but failed to provide relief to the people, while expressing concern over attempts to impose restrictions on the media, terming them contrary to democratic values.

The Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was facing serious security challenges and needed effective governance and public service instead of additional privileges.

He alleged that the provincial government had failed to protect the lives and property of citizens and that the health, education and other essential sectors were in poor condition.

Kundi also said that under the Constitution, every bill passed by the provincial assembly was sent to the Governor for consideration. He said he had raised constitutional objections to several provincial bills, but if a bill was reconsidered by the assembly and resent, it automatically became law after the expiry of the constitutional period.

Sargodha: Skin specialist Dr Shumaila Raja has urged citizens to take preventive measures to protect their skin during the ongoing spell of intense heat, warning that prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to various skin problems.

Talking to reporter here on Wednesday, Dr Raja said excessive heat and strong ultraviolet (UV) rays could cause sunburn, heat rash, itching and other skin-related conditions. She advised people to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during peak daytime hours.

She recommended the regular use of sunscreen before going outdoors, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, maintaining proper skin hygiene and wearing light-coloured cotton clothing to minimise the harmful effects of extreme heat on the skin.

Dr Raja further advised that individuals experiencing redness, severe itching, blisters or any unusual skin symptoms should avoid self-medication and seek immediate consultation with a qualified dermatologist.

She made it clear that timely preventive measures and proper skin care are essential to maintaining healthy skin during the summer season.

Sargodha: Skin specialist Dr Shumaila Raja has urged citizens to take preventive measures to protect their skin during the ongoing spell of intense heat, warning that prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to various skin problems.

Talking to reporter here on Wednesday, Dr Raja said excessive heat and strong ultraviolet (UV) rays could cause sunburn, heat rash, itching and other skin-related conditions. She advised people to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during peak daytime hours.

She recommended the regular use of sunscreen before going outdoors, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, maintaining proper skin hygiene and wearing light-coloured cotton clothing to minimise the harmful effects of extreme heat on the skin.

Dr Raja further advised that individuals experiencing redness, severe itching, blisters or any unusual skin symptoms should avoid self-medication and seek immediate consultation with a qualified dermatologist.

She made it clear that timely preventive measures and proper skin care are essential to maintaining healthy skin during the summer season.