ORAKZAI: Corps Commander of 11 Corp Peshawar, Lt. General Azhar Hayat, Sunday announced the setting up of a paragliding club in Orakzai which would help the youngsters of the area to enter into the field of sports. He expressed these views as the chief guest on the last day of the Jishan-e-Baharan festival in Orakzai. The festival was organized by KPCTA, Pakistan Army and District Administration. GOC 9th Division, Major General Ahsan Khattak, Commandant Orakzai Scouts, Tasneem Khan, Project Director KPCTA merged districts, Ishtiaq Khan, Deputy Commissioner Tayab Abdullah and area elites also attended the concluding ceremony and enjoyed the events of the last day. APP
The Corps Commander said that hotels would be constructed in Orakzai for tourists and their families would be given respect. He added that facilities would be further developed to attract foreign tourists to Orakzai and it would create growth opportunities for locals. He further stated that the development of the area would attract tourists who prefer to visit northern areas, Galyiat and Malakand.
Various events including jeep racing, cycling, judo competition, javelin throw, Marathon, kabaddi, cricket, volleyball, and mass wrestling were held on the last day and enjoyed by spectators. Stalls of traditional items, including truck art, Charsadda Chappal, Karakul cap, and paintings were also set up by KPCTA for tourists.
A music show of KP traditional instrument, Rabab, was also held, which was enjoyed by spectators who praised the efforts of KPCTA to arrange the colorful event.
