Parachinar Public Library

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33°53′59″N 70°6′0″E / 33.89972°N 70.10000°E / 33.89972; 70.10000
LocationParachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
TypePublic library
Established1982
Collection
Items collectedBooks
Size4,000

The Parachinar Public Library is a public library in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[1][2]

History

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Parachinar Public Library was founded in 1982 by Fazle Haq, then the governor of North-West Frontier Province.[3][4] It was initially located near the deputy commissioner's office.[5]

The library became operational in 1986 and was utilized by students and academics until 2006.[5] Between 2007 and 2011, a period of regional militancy led to library's neglect.[5] During this period, library management was minimal which resulted in a decline of visitors.[5] Staffing consisted of a member of the Kurram Levies, who served as both a librarian and security guard without specialized training in library management.[5] This situation led to gradual deterioration of its physical infrastructure and its role as a community educational resource.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Residents protest plans to convert Parachinar sole library into official's residence | TNN". January 1, 2022.
  2. ^ "Locals protest construction of living quarters in library". The Express Tribune. December 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Parachinar people protest conversion of library into AAC office". DAWN.COM. December 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Demolition of Public Library | Pakistan Today".
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Set up in early 80s, Parachinar's lone public library in a shambles". DAWN.COM. July 21, 2020.