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MALAKAND: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Friday announced that it would hold protests against unannounced power cuts across Malakand Division on April 24. During a news conference here, JI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) president Inayatullah Khan said the province generated surplus electricity but the hydel power produced for one and a half rupees per unit was being sold back for Rs93 per unit. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa produced cheap electricity but its residents were facing prolonged power cuts.

MANSEHRA: The Upper Kohistan district administration on Friday began paying compensation to the people whose land was acquired for the Diamer-Bhasha Dam after a jirga settled a territorial dispute between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Upper Kohistan deputy commissioner Azizullah Jan distributed the compensation cheques among the landowners after a meeting of the jirga held in Dasu.

BAJAUR: A policeman was injured after unidentified armed men attacked a police post in War Mamund tehsil of Bajaur district late on Friday evening. Official sources told Dawn that the incident occurred in the Badan area. They added that the injured cop was identified as Constable Alam Khan of the Elite Force. Soon after the attack, SP investigations, accompanied by a team, reached the area.

PESHAWAR: Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud here on Friday visited University of Peshawar where he inspected proposed locations for modern entry and exit points aimed at enhancing campus security. During the visit, officials said that advanced scanners would be installed at the university and the entry and exit system would be upgraded to meet international standards.

PESHAWAR: In an effort to promote Urdu literature among youth, a vibrant poetry recitation session was held in Hafizullah Auditorium of Khyber Medical University here the other day. The session titled “Hum Sukhan Fehm Hein” was jointly arranged by Human Care Foundation (HCF) and directorate of youth affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The students of KMU, medics and faculty members attended the annual event in a large number.

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Friday approved the initiation of a pre-feasibility study for the railway section connecting Peshawar, Nowshera and Jahangira along with the allocation of Rs13.162 million for this purpose.

LOWER DIR: University of Malakand on Friday organised a research performance awards ceremony to recognise outstanding faculty contributions, with speakers highlighting the institution’s growing academic and research stature. Additional secretary for Higher Education Muhammad Farooq and vice chancellor Prof Rashid Ahmad addressed the event arranged by the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC).

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday cautioned against the “selective application of law and targeting of a single political entity”, saying such a conduct of authorities sets a precedent with wider implications for the political system as a whole.

LAKKI MARWAT: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has removed MNA Sher Afzal Marwat from the chairmanship of the Production Bonus Utilisation Committee. The provincial energy and power department has issued a notification to this effect, according to which MPA Johar Muhammad will replace Mr Marwat as chairman of the committee.

ISLAMABAD: The capital administration issued another notification regarding the closing times of shops, markets and shopping malls in Islamabad, with partial changes to the earlier order issued 10 days ago. The notification, issued from the office of the deputy commissioner Islamabad stated that the earlier partial modification was made in light of the ongoing austerity measures.