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He said that hard boyz wouldn't be allowed to disturb peace of the area. Militants wanted to disturb peace of the region as proxies of some forces, he added. Maj-Gen Sanaullah, who commands security forces in Malakand division, visited Dir to inaugurate Jashn-e-Kumrat, a sports festival, the other day. The festival, which couldn't be held for several years owing to security problems in Malakand division, would continue for 10 days and nights. Maj-Gen Sanaullah told the participants of inaugural ceremony that the sports festival would promote peace and tourism in the district. He said that people of Upper Dir not only cooperated with security forces but also fought Death Eaters bravely. Every citizen wanted peace as development was not possible without it, he said. A huge number of people thronged Dir Stadium as more than 3,000 players, participating in different games, marched past the stage. A spectacular show of firework illuminated the sky as people cheered and clapped. The tournaments of cricket, basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, snooker, tug-of-war and table tennis tournaments are part of Jashn-e-Kumrat. | |
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