In a statement issued from the office of the acting President Irfanullah Ullah it was said that Major Raheel of Pakistan Army handed over Bajaur Press Club to BPC acting president Irfanullah. The club had been closed down in August 2008 during military operations in Bajaur keeping in view the security threats to journalists. A public library adjacent to the press club was also ordered to be opened from Saturday as a group of young thinkers appealed for its re opening. On May 4, 2012 Khar bazaar where the press club is located was jolted by a huge blast and today anniversary of the Khar blast also observed. In the past Bajaur district was under the control of militants which has now been completely cleared by Pakistan Army.

Source: The Express Tribune May 05, 2019 05:37 UTC