MDs to be brought on a par with rest of province

Minister says provincial govt is pursuing federal funding for the districts

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PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Caretaker Minister for Industry, Commerce, Tribal Affairs and Technical Education Syed Aamir Abdullah has affirmed the government’s commitment to utilizing all available resources for the development of merged districts.

He expressed the goal of bringing these regions to the same level of development as other districts within the province.

The minister emphasized that the caretaker provincial government, led by Chief Minister Muhammad Azam Khan, is diligently pursuing federal funding for the merged districts.

He also expressed optimism about the prospect of receiving positive news in this regard.

The provincial minister was addressing a district Jirga in Kalaya, Orakzai district where he also received a briefing from the deputy commissioner on the district’s development and law and order situation.

He commended the district government’s efforts to enhance the welfare of the local population and stressed the importance of providing maximum facilities in line with the government’s vision for the merged districts.

During the visit, the provincial minister also assured Orakzai district leaders of his intention to facilitate proper training for local residents with a focus on developing and enhancing the cottage industry.

He also pledged personal attention to the concerns raised by local leaders, promising timely resolutions.

Furthermore, he met with delegations of youth and individuals with special needs from Orakzai district and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering these groups for their participation in national development initiatives.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 24th, 2023.

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