CM lays foundation stone of Abdul Wali Khan Varsity

MARDAN: Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that the provincial government had signed a peace deal with Swat-based Taliban in consultation with federal government and central leadership of the party by keeping the interest of people of the province in view. This he said while addressing a ceremony held in connection with inauguration of classes of Khan Abdul Wali Khan University. The classes will start in 11 different disciplines from May 4.
Education Minister Sardar Hussain Babak, Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain, Minister for Special Education Asad Qazi, MPA Ghani Dad Khan, MNA Khanzada Khan, district Nazim Himayatullah Mayar and other officials of the district government were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that Pakhtuns were deliberately pushed towards darkness and illiteracy under a well-conceived conspiracy.
He further said that Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan had set up more than 100 schools in order to educate Pakhtuns, adding that present government was also committed to ensure provision of modern education facilities to its people at their doorstep.
Commenting about prevailing situation, he said that they would take decisions for the security of their homeland and for the establishment of peace, adding that further bloodshed and destruction were un-bearable.
The chief minister said that the establishment of university in the district was not only dreamed by the people but was also his desire which was fulfilled.
The chief minister thanked District Nazim Himayat Ullah Mayar, Dr Ihsan Ali, Sahib Zada Shakib for their efforts in materialising the establishment of Abdul Wali Khan University in the district.
He appealed the political parties to bury their political differences and work collectively for the development of the province which is the need of the hour.
On the occasion a shield was presented to the chief guest on behalf of the university and district government. While chief minister in turn presented shields to Vice Chancellor Abdul Wali Khan University Dr Ihsan Ali, Sahib Zada Ahmad Shakib,Ijaz Khan Yousuf Zai,Ameer Abd-ur-Rahman and others for their valuable services. Later on the chief minister laid down the foundation stone of administration bloc of the university.