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S chools destroyed by militants in Lower Dir still remain in ruins March 8, 2015  An Article by Asif Khan Shinwari Timergara Dir Lower. A sociology and Current affair enthusiast. Classroom of a school in Lower Dir The continued showers of the rain and the cold weather further adds to the miseries of students studying in the Government Primary and High School of Maidan Bandai Dir Lower when they have to slack the thirst of their knowledge by sitting under the open sky. The situation becomes worse when they have to attempt the examination by holding Umbrella in one hand and attempt the paper through the other hand. It is indeed an arduous task for the students who are yet to have a proper classroom for their school which was demolished by the militants in 2009. While the PTI led coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken some encouraging steps in the field of education and consider it their top priority, the plight of Government Primary and Hig

Nawab Shah Jehan Khan. Nawab Shah Jehan Khan ( aka Dir Nawab) became nawab after death of his father Nawab Aurangzeb Khan ( As Known As Charrha Nawab) in 1924. Nawab Shah Jehan was 3rd and second last Nawab of Princely state Dir ( Now Divided in Dir Lower and Dir Upper) ruled till October 1961. He was succeeded by Last Nawab his son Muhammmad Shah Khesro. 1908 Nawab Aurangzeb Khan AKA Charrha Nawab with his cabinet.   Dir As Princely State, Khanate and Nawabi.   Official Flag Of Princely State Dir  Dir was Khanate earlier and declared Nawabi by British Empire after Malakand Accord in 1897 after fall of Afghan Nepolian Ghazi Umara Khan. Nawab Muhammad Sharif Khan was first throned Nawab followed by Charah Nawab Aurangzeb Khan Then Nawab Shah Jehan and Muhammad Shah Khesro Khan. Nawab Khesro was Major General in Pakistan Army and was rulling Dir state as ceremonial Lord or Nawab. Effective administration was controlled by Political Agent at Malakand Under Frontier Crimes Regulations ( FC

World Cup 2015 And Cricket Craze In Samar Bagh Dir Lower. Getting Ready for World Cup 2015, Children playing in Jandool Samar Bagh Dir lower. A picture of kids playing cricket in the fields in Samar Bagh Jandool Dir lower. A rare and cute Picture Of Kid Playing Cricket In Samarbagh Valley Of Dir Lower. Picture by Pashto Times. The most viewed site for Pashto Poetry and Music.  Pashto Pedia, Pashto Times.

PML N lower Dir Leader, social worker and RJ Samiullah khatir demanded the provincial and federal government authorities to to draw their attention to the miserable and worst conditions of the Timergara and Chakdara road as the worst conditions of the road suffer students, travels and effect the tourism in the area. In a press conference of the PML N lower Dir Lower called Prime Minister Of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to allocate special funds to Chakdara To Timergara Road repaid. The road is linking Dir lower, Dir Upper, Chitral and Bajour Agency to the rest of the world. Political leaders of different parties were asked and demanded for several times to do for the caused but the situation remains the same which causes the people of the area angrier day by day. He asked the PM to release a special grant for Timergara Chakdara road.

After heavy rainfall and snowfall since last 30 days in north KPK has caused flood in River Pajkora Dir lower and Dir Upper. Today River Panjora level of water has been increased a lot and looks at the high point during the last 3 years after the devastating flood all around the county in 2010. Its still raining with cats and dogs and more dense rain are forecasted by weather department in the next few day which makes the local people worried about the water level and flooding in river Panjora. Here Are A few Pictures taken an hour ago today which better show the intensity of flooding. Picture snapped by Samiullah khatir  The waters level is continuesly increasing with the passage of Time. Photo By Samiullah Khatir River Panjkora Caused a lot of damage during flooding back in 2010. Photo by Samiullah khatir RJ FM rokhan and the blog updated by Inamullah khan Pashto Times admin. A view of River Panjkoora in Timergara which better shows the flood level and people

Designed by AK Rafiq in UAE Selected by Saeed Hairan. Written by Samiullah khatir  RJ FM Rokhan Jabagai Dir lower Timergara Balambat.

Organized by ACTED TVET project Team to mobilize community for Technical and vocational training going to be initiated in Dir Poly Technic College Warai from next month. The session was participated by Students, local influential, College staff, TVET professionals, social activitists of Dir upper. The participants were told that ACTED Pakistan will support Dir poly Technic college Warai in different technologies to improve quality and access to TVET services in the area. The marginalized segments like disables, women and poor are particularly target groups to be mobilized to get training and be employed in public or private sector. Admissions are open in Motorcycle mechanic, domestic electrician, Industrial electrician, Generator mechanic, Solar penal power technician or Solar Penal Technician, Refrigeration and air conditioning, dress making and embroidery under the project in Dir poly Technic college till November 20th, 2013. The participants were asked to inform as many ma

Short introduction of Shah Zar khan Asir. This segment is originally brought by Facebook Page Pukhtano Lekwalan opejanai. Here with short and concise English Translation the Introduction of well known Pashto Poet Shah Zar khan aseer is reproduced. Shah Zar Khan orginal name with Poet suffix Aseer means Poisoned was born in 1978 in Mian Banda Haaji Abaad Dir lower to his father Haji Jamrooz khan. His village is now known as Anwar Abad. He did his B Sc and then Master in Pashto along with B.ed from University of Peshawar. Since last 15 years he has been living in UK to earn his livelihood. Till now two poetry collection of Shah Zar khan aseer has  been published named as Da Okhkoo Saski ( Drops of Tears ) and Pelwazi ( Sparks ). His books of romantic and land loving poetry along with A Pashto Novel is awaited to be published in coming days. Here the complete script of his introduction and examples of his poetry are presented collected on Face Book page Pukhtana lekawalan opeja

A TOUCHING VIDEO MUST WATCH video produced by Relief International. Relief International working since last 5 years in Dir lower have implemented different projects on Livelihood, relief, health, capacity building, WASH and Education. The video shared is an example of what RI did while fighting Zoonotic diseases in rural areas of Pakistan like Dir and Swat.  The video is shared along with short text message from Program manager Jamal Nasir khan as public service message by Pashto Times.  Dear Friends, This is a Five (05) minutes short Video of District Dir Lower KPK Pakistan. The people always said that the organization not working in real sense for the welfare of the humanity. But you can see how Relief International Pakistan working under Bio-Engagement program Livestock for life-Fighting Zoonoses in Pakistan “. This short video you can see the touching scene of the disease peop le who are suffering from zoonotic diseases of Leshminiasis and hard treatment in the UNHCR facility

Published in Daily Mashriq dated 18/08/2013 Wild life department calls applications from resident of KPK for the following different  positions in Dir lower, Dir Upper, Chitral, Mardan, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Swabi Etc. Complete forms of applications must be submitted to the address given below. The details are here. Chief Conservator Wild Life Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Forest Office, Shami Road Peshawar.  

In England against England a young emerging player Kamran Ghulam played tremendous century leading Pakistan to win. In news reports in U 19 Triangular series Pakistan defeated England by huge margin of 180 runs in Lister. Facing 56 balls Kamran Ghulam belongs to Upper Dir KPK, scored 102 runs making 9 boundaries and 7 sixes. He is right hander hard hitter of the ball while also can perform bowling whit left arm spin bowling, Kamran Ghulam 18 years old representing Abbot Abad Falcons also played in national Under 19 champion ship. In the same match Hasan Raza and team opener Sami Aslam scored 71 and 57 respectively. Pakistan batting first set target of 369/7 which England team failed to chase hardly scored 189 all out in 35 overs. For more details click the link published in Dailyexpress.com.pk   پاکستانی کرکٹ کو مستقبل کا شاہد آفریدی مل گیا، انگلینڈ کیخلاف ٹرائنگولر انڈر19 ٹورنامنٹ کے میچ میں اپردیر، خیبر پختونخوا کے آل راؤنڈر کامران غلام نے طوفانی سنچری داغ کر ٹیم کو 180

 All about Israr Ullah, Pakistan domestic player form Dir    lower.  For his complete track record in domestic cricket click on    PCB official website. click here to know Israrullah and his career records Player Profile Name : Israr Ullah Father's Name : mohammad Siddique Date ofBirth  05-01-1990 Place ofBirth  Dir Lower Batting Styl: Left handed Bowling Style Medium fast Region : Peshawar District/Zone: Dir (Lower) WicketKeeper: no DomesticTeam: Peshawar Club :  Utman Jabagai Team :  Dir Lower, Peshawar Region, Peshawar Panthers,

Radio Rokhan was established 3 years back in Timergara Dir could be listened in 70% of area in Malakand Division through radio and mobile sets and online anywhere in the world. It broadcasts different types of Programs on sports, music, poetry, literature, health and religion. Introducing the local talents in poetry, music sports etc is really an appreciating step of FM Radio Rokhan. The famous programs are DINI masali aw da haghay Hall by Khatib saib, Sehat yow loy niamat by RJ Rehan, Sandary Malghary in which old and classic pashto music is presented. Sooner more interested programs are planned to be on aired specially designed and produced for overseas Pakistanis. Lot of called live on 0945821455 and SMS on 8282 show the interest of the listeners in Radio Rokhan. Here is the link for you where you can listen us  every where around the globe 24 hours. Pashto Times : FM ROKHAN LIVE : http://rokhanradio.com/

Libraries are major sources of books and thus knowledge and information for human being leading to human prosperity and peace in society. In developed there are open air libraries for kids even to boast habit of study. Back in MMA provincial government the building of Timergara public library was constructed on by pass road near Shahid Chowk spending huge amount of public money aiming public good but as usual dull and dysfunctional Pakistani government organization this very social center remained closed after six years even. Though there are politicians who discuss its name for their political gains particularly in election days when they go door to door to beg for votes of deprived residence to raise their status. I found while goggling on internet and Facebook accounts of MMA candidates claiming it as their major achievement yet when I see the library close and even not opened once in years I feel ashamed for I belong to area for some time. Here i link what MPA from PK 94 M

He Rizwan Ullah Shamal is young Pashto Urdu poet aging 30 belongs to  Baroon an historical village along the Panjkora riverside in Dir lower. Having his masters degrees in Pashto and Urdu he is versifying poetry since he was in class 8th. Watching him reciting his poetry live in a pashto Mushaira hope you wooulb be happily willing  to make it shared with your sweet pashtoon friends like poetry. Sooner Inshallah on this blog his detail video interview will be published for you people so don't forget to put your questions for him here in the comments box. Samiullah khatir

Here is the link where you can find FM Rokhan Timergara Live online.  All live shows could be listen on 24 hours live Pashto Fm radio.  Stay tuned with FM Rokhan.  http://rokhanradio.com/

100% increase in enrollment GPS Serai Shontaala is situated near Pak Afghan border. The area is very sensitive is respect of security and law and order as in April 2012 a remote control bomb installed was by militants blasted left 9 villagers dead. Culturally the area is also very sensitive and conservative and socially very backward and hard to intervene specially in education for social change. The locals unfortunately opposes every intervention in this regard by government or nongovernmental organization and they fear that for this intervention militants negative response towards the villagers as they have worst past experience in this regards. After several accidents causing causalities the KP government provided community police for all the schools in the area to safeguard the students, teachers and infrastructures. Tele In the beginning of the welcome to school initiatives it was hard to seek approval from education department Samarbagh Sub division and security Force

The Case study is based on practical field experience when I was working with ACTED in UNICEF funded project Naming Welcome to school initiative project ..               We Make it Happened GPS Tangi is situated in UC Sadbar kalay Tehsil Samarbagh Dir lower. The school is located 3 kilometers away from the main road leading to Samarbagh from Munda having more than 180 students, three teachers 4 rooms along with staff office and an auspicious playground. The school is headed by  Mr. Habib Ur Rahman, head teacher of the school attaining age of 60s. Mr. Habib Ur Rahman when we approached, introduced and briefed about the project activities welcome all the activities except sports and co-curriculum activities as he declared this as a waste of time and presumed that he would not allowed to have these activities specially sports events. With due respect and reverence acted visiting team tried to make him convinced yet he still   refused to accept and allow, i