PESHAWAR, Dec 07: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday expressed disappointment over the unmet promises made to the people of the merged districts following the merger of FATA.
\n\u201cUnfortunately, the promises made to the people of the tribal areas after the merger have not been fulfilled. There has been little focus on developmental work in the merged districts,\u201d
\nThe Governor expressed these views in an event organized under the auspices of the Wana Welfare Association (WAWA) at the Governor House.
\nDuring the event, Rahmatullah Wazir, the President of WAWA, delivered the opening address. He expressed gratitude to the Governor for hosting the event at the Governor House and provided an overview of the Association\u2019s regional and social services.
\nGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi, in his address, highlighted the commendable educational, social, and regional services provided by the WANA Welfare Association.
\nThe Governor also distributed scholarships among students on behalf of WAWA.
\nGovernor Kundi emphasized the importance of protecting the province\u2019s resources and rights, saying, \u201cWe must ensure the protection of our province\u2019s resources. By utilizing resources effectively, we can ensure regional and provincial development.\u201d
\nHe also pointed out the challenges faced by the province, particularly in regard to water distribution. \u201cOur province has yet to receive its fair share of water. If proper attention had been given to provincial water resources, areas like Wana would not have faced issues of land infertility,\u201d he remarked.
\nGovernor Kundi said that during the All Parties Conference, political leaders came together under one roof to discuss the protection of the province\u2019s resources and rights.
\nHe stressed the need for local leadership to play an active role in regional development, saying, \u201cThe local leadership needs to play an effective role in regional development.\u201d
\nRegarding the issues of South Waziristan and Wana, the Governor assured that he would do his utmost to address the concerns and demands raised by the people of these areas.
\nHe also highlighted the importance of keeping borders, such as the Angoor Adda, open for promoting trade and commerce in the province.
\nThe event served as a platform to discuss the pressing issues faced by the tribals, and Governor Kundi reiterated his commitment to supporting the development of the areas and addressing its concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR, Dec 07: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday expressed disappointment over the unmet promises made to the people of the merged districts following the merger of FATA. \u201cUnfortunately, the promises made to the people of the tribal areas after the merger have not been fulfilled. There has been little focus on developmental […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":417132,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-447924","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n