To encourage people to read a number of political parties and civil society organisations in Paktika have launched a book reading campaign. Provincial officials said an event was launched in Sharena, capital of Paktika, yesterday and a number of teachers, students, and educators also participated. Sher Mohammad Faizi, provincial head of the youth association, said the initiative was unprecedented in the province. Faizi further stated that the campaign will continue in a sustainable manner. Meanwhile Nabi Zeyarmal, head of the provincial journalists’ union, said that the number of literate persons in the province has increased. He added that the campaign is very essential and hopes it will cover other districts of the province as well.
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