BHU, rest-house handed over to civilian admin in Lower Dir

TIMERGARA: The security forces on Tuesday handed over the charge of Maskini Basic Health Unit (BHU) and Tourism Department rest-house to civil administration in Lower Dir district.

Two weeks ago, Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Shaheen Mazhar Mahmood had announced at a grand jirga at Balambat that security forces would soon vacate all government buildings being used for security reasons including schools and hospitals for larger public interest.

Speaking at a function held in this connection at Maskini rest-house, in-charge Al-Muhafiz 70 Punjab battalion, Col Usman, appreciated the role of locals for restoration of peace in the area and thanked locals for extending all-out support for restoration of lasting peace in the area.