Peshawar (Pakistan News): A decision has been made to immediately provide development funds to 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve law and order and accelerate development.
In this regard, an important meeting of the members of the Regional Development Secretariat was held in Peshawar on Monday, chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The meeting was attended by the Peshawar Corps Commander, Additional Chief Secretary, members of the secretariat, and other senior civil and military officials.
During the meeting, participants conducted a detailed review of the law and order situation, development needs, and problems faced by the public in the 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They emphasised the need for immediate measures to establish peace and accelerate development in these areas.
It was decided to ensure the immediate provision and timely release of funds, along with their transparent utilisation, to promote lasting peace and rapid development in the relevant areas, including the merged districts as well as Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan.
Participants expressed their commitment that the federal government, in cooperation with the provincial government, would take effective measures to address public grievances, accelerate development projects, and establish lasting peace in these 12 districts.
The meeting also reviewed progress on ongoing development projects in various districts, and the relevant authorities were directed to take steps to ensure their timely completion.