PESHAWAR: The authorities in Mohmand Agency have launched a campaign to encourage people to grow vegetables following the destruction of the harmful opium poppy crop in the region.
Speaking to Arab News, Assistant Police Agent Tauseef Khalid said that crops in more than 800 canals were destroyed in the campaign from April 2 to April 20. Poppies growing in another 46 canals have been destroyed in the last two days.
“We are now running post-campaign sensitization drive,” said Khalid. “We are holding meetings with the elders of the tribal region, including far-flung areas such as Prang Ghar and Yousaf Baba that are not accessible by road,” he added.
He said that they are trying to persuade the local population to grow vegetables and other crops on their land.
Khalid added: “When we destroy the poppy, we only destroy the harmful part used in making opium. We remove the seeds that are beneficial for health and used in medicines.”
Mohmand Agency’s Political Agent Wasif Saeed told Arab News that the campaign would continue until poppies have been eradicated from Mohmand Agency. He launched the drive after taking up his post on April 9.
“Poppy is a cash crop,” he added. “It fetches good money and has been grown traditionally for centuries. This is why it is not possible to end the practice easily.”
Grow vegetables not poppies, authorities urge locals after destroying opium crop
Grow vegetables not poppies, authorities urge locals after destroying opium crop
- Poppy crop expanding over 846 canals of land has been destroyed in the tribal region since the drive started on April 2.
- Poppy ripens in this season which is why is why is was important to destroy it in these days, says political administration of tribal Mohmand Agency.
Where We Are Going Today: Chicken Industry in Qatif
If you were to ask me what the perfect weekend treat-yourself meal is, my first choice would be fried chicken, followed by fried chicken, followed by a burger (but make it fried chicken).
One of my favorite spots for this delicious indulgence is Chicken Industry in Qatif, which, over the past few years, has become a hometown classic.
They also opened another branch in Olaya, Alkhobar.
The great thing about Chicken Industry is that you really cannot go wrong with any item on their menu; the burgers, broasted, twister, tenders, and nuggets are all very well-seasoned, juicy, and crispy.
All their menu items are available in spicy and mild options.
They have a few burger selections.
The original chicken sandwich, which comes with American cheese, pickles, and their signature industry sauce (a must to get on the side with any order), is their take on the classic Popeyes/Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich.
If you want to try a different type of sauce, you could give the black pepper buttermilk sandwich a go — a good option for those who like a balance of flavors between creamy and slightly zingy.
My go-to, however, is the chicken zinger, which comes with American cheese, mayonnaise, and lettuce — a no-fuss burger that has all the right toppings, sauce, and seasoning for the chicken.
Although, I would appreciate the option to add tomato as well for a little something fresh in there.
All of the Chicken Industry burgers come with a soft brioche bun. No notes; it’s a great bun.
The twister, made with two crispy tenders, is also a crowd favorite and comes in a few different options: the original with mild sauce, the fiery twister with spicy sauce, the classic with pepper mayo, and the spicy twister with pepper mayo as well.
Whether you do not want to commit to the full bun burger or just prefer a tortilla, the twister is a great option to either accompany or be the star of your meal.
Now onto the big kahuna: the broasted. If you really want to indulge, this is the option for you.
It comes with four pieces, either spicy or mild (trust me, get the spicy), and is served with garlic sauce on the side.
Although nothing compares to the Chicky Fry broasted, this one is a very close second. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful with wonderfully crispy skin; my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Their nuggets are good, though not amazing — fun to snack on, but I wouldn’t call them a necessity and definitely not as good as their tenders or other options.
And I must say the Chicken Industry French fries could use some improvement; not the greatest texture or flavor, just sort of meh. I will continue to order them because at the end of the day, they are fries, and they’re alright. Besides, no fried chicken meal is complete without fries.
And do not forget to get the sauces on the side: the cheese, the garlic, the industry mild or spicy, buffalo, barbecue, and buttermilk, depending on your preference. They all complement the meal very well.
