Parachinar Public Library

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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]

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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.
  4. ↑ "Demolition of Public Library | Pakistan Today".
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Correspondent, The Newspaper's (July 21, 2020). "Set up in early 80s, Parachinar's lone public library in a shambles". DAWN.COM.

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