PESHAWAR: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee spent PKR 2 million to sight the crescent moon for Ramzan, with the expenses to be covered by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government.
The provincial cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, has finalized the agenda of its 48th meeting to be held on February 25. One of the items includes approving the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s expenditures.
According to Express News, the 18-point agenda also covers policies on wheat storage, amendments to the women harassment law, and approval for the DI Khan Motorway project under the Public-Private Partnership framework.
Additionally, the agenda includes the Ramzan Support Program and approval of special funds for minority students.
The PKR 2 million spent on the moon sighting committee will be officially ratified during the cabinet meeting.
Nepotism allegations trigger KP inquiry at Haripur University
Earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an investigation into the University of Haripur Selection Board because people posted nepotism allegations on social media platforms.
The Higher Education Department has established a three-member fact-finding committee, which the Additional Secretary will lead, to examine how the selection board conducts its recruitment and merit assessment procedures.
The official statement declares that the committee will analyse advertisements and shortlisting methods and interview documentation. The organization must complete its reporting duties within ten days.
Mina Khan Afridi, the Provincial Minister for Higher Education, stated that educational institutions will not make any exceptions to their merit measurement practices. She said the allegations against the selection board will be thoroughly and transparently investigated.
She warned that the discovery of any irregularities will lead to the implementation of severe penalties against the individuals who committed the violations.
