Parachinar Public Library

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

History

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

From its operational commencement in 1986 until 2006, the library was frequented by students and academics for research and study.[5] However, the period between 2007 and 2011 marked a decline in its use due to regional militancy, leading to Parachinar's isolation and the library's subsequent neglect.[5] The library, which housed around 4,000 books, experienced a marked decrease in visitors, transforming into a seldom-used space.[5]

The management of the library during this tumultuous period was minimal.[5] Staffing was limited to a member of the Kurram Levies, who performed dual roles as a librarian and security guard, without specialized training in library management.[5] This situation contributed to the library's gradual deterioration, both in terms of physical infrastructure and its role as a community educational resource.[5]

References

  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. ^ Correspondent, The Newspaper's (December 28, 2021). "Parachinar people protest conversion of library into AAC office". DAWN.COM. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Demolition of Public Library | Pakistan Today".
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Correspondent, The Newspaper's (July 21, 2020). "Set up in early 80s, Parachinar's lone public library in a shambles". DAWN.COM. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)