Announcement of plans for Bajaur, including the establishment of a university campus connecting the district to the Dir and Swat highways
PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday announced a massive Rs 1 trillion development plan for the merged districts of KP, of which Rs 400 billion is earmarked for health and education.
Speaking at the Bajaur Sports Complex after meeting leaders of the Qaumi Aman Jirga, Afridi said the development plan would cover key sectors aimed at improving the standard of living in the districts.
The chief minister said the PTI provincial government is committed to ensuring that resources are channeled towards the welfare of the people.
He also announced several projects specifically for Bajaur, including the establishment of a university campus connecting the district to the Dir and Swat highways, and the revival of the Bajaur Nursing College, closed since 2007.
He assured the participants that all demands presented in the jirga charter would be accepted and no negligence would be tolerated in the execution of development projects.
“Public tax money will be spent for the public,” he said, promising transparency and rapid delivery.
Addressing the gathering, attended by tribal elders, political and religious leaders and a large number of people, Afridi expressed gratitude for their efforts in maintaining peace in the erstwhile tribal areas.
He said the wisdom shown by tribal elders in handling difficult situations was commendable and stressed that peace remains the top priority, without which development and prosperity are not possible.
The chief minister said the provincial government was striving for lasting peace and achieving this goal required involving all stakeholders.
He referred to a unanimous declaration adopted in the Provincial Assembly by the leaders of all political parties, according to which military operations do not constitute a solution to the current problems.
