Peshawar
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Minister Arshad Ayub Khan has said that the establishment of Hazara Circle Irrigation Department will solve the long-standing problems of Hazara people while irrigation related problems of million of people will be solved at their doorsteps. The establishment of Hazara Circle was possible due to the keen interest and guidance of Chief Minister Mahmood Khan.
Hazara irrigation circle was a major demand of the people for a very long time.with the creation of the new circle people of hazara division will get benefits in term of agericulture and Job opportunities. The step has been widely appreciated by all spheres of life. The Minister for Irrigation stressed that irrigation channels and works will greatly enhance the lively hood of the people and improve the existing water courses.
According to the details, with the special interest of Provincial Irrigation Minister Arshad Ayub Khan, the Irrigation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the establishment of Hazara Circle. In this regard, the Irrigation Department has issued notification.
In this way, the creation of one new irrigation division and two irrigation sub-divisions in Hazara Division has also been approved.
The new Hazara Circle will have a S.E posted in Abbobtabad with required staff. Haripur will have two sub division tarnawa and Seri Saleh headed by Executive Engeeiner (XEN). While Dasu, Bitgram and Mansehra sub-divisions will work under the newly established Irrigation Division Mansehra.
According to Provincial Minister for Irrigation Arshad Ayub Khan, the establishment of Hazara Circle will reduce the problems of millions of people of Hazara Division, while their problems related to irrigation will be solved on their doorstep. Paying tribute to Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, he said that under his leadership, practical steps are being taken to implement the reform agenda across the province.
In the light of the directives of Provincial Minister for Irrigation Arshad Ayub Khan, Secretary Irrigation Muhammad Ayaz has issued a notification for the establishment of Hazara Circle after preparing a summary and getting approval from the relevant authorities.
Hazara Circle will include the districts of Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Bitgram, Torghar, Upper Kohistan, Lower Kohistan and Kolai Pals.
