Local residents’ protests have led to the cancellation of a musical concert in Kalam Valley, Swat. The scheduled event, set to take place at a local hotel from October 6 to 8, aimed to showcase renowned Pashto singers.
Zahid, the organizer, informed that this was more than just a musical concert; it also included various games in the program. Additionally, the concert received approval and guidance from local elders.
However, opposition to the event gained momentum on social media, with local people denouncing it as contrary to Pashtun traditions.
Earlier in the day, in a separate incident, local elders and residents halted a cricket match involving two women’s teams in the Charbagh area of Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In the past, numerous performances and musical events in Swat have stirred controversy, resulting in bans and public backlash. Nevertheless, a segment of the community vehemently supports singing and dancing as integral cultural activities in the region.
Govt Decides To Launch Re-Verification Of Mobile Phone SIM Cards: 4 Million Inactive SIMs Blocked
The caretaker government has made a significant decision to initiate the re-verification process for mobile SIM cards within the country.
These reports suggest that the re-verification process will employ the Multi Finger Biometric Verification System.
This pivotal decision was reached during a meeting held in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The caretaker chief minister of KP, high-ranking military officials, and other government authorities attended the meeting.
The government is launching a re-verification of SIM cards.
Notably, authorities have already blocked more than 80,000 SIM cards. In addition to this, four million inactive SIMS have also been blocked.
Furthermore, the participants of the meeting were also informed that authorities have invalidated 112,320 tampered Afghan passports.
It was also decided in the meeting to issue a single SIM for one passport.
