The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar on Tuesday said that militants in FATA were breathing their last and the cowardly acts of terrorism were a clear proof that they were on the run. “We will chase them till their total elimination” he said adding that the govt. was firm in its resolve against militancy, terrorism and extremism and would never be terrified from such cowardly acts.
Addressing the elders, Maliks and political workers at kalaya the summer headquarter of Orakzai Agency during his day long visit, the Governor appreciated the velour and courage shown and the role played by the people of Orakzai Agency in reviving peace and rooting out militants from most of the areas in Orakzai Agency. Commissioner Kohat Division Sahibzada Mohammad Anis, Political Agent Khushal Khan and other officials were also present on the occasion.
The Governor said that terrorists had no faith, no religion; they were the enemies of Islam, Pakistan and development of tribal areas. “They have their own agenda; the agenda of destruction and devastation”, the Governor said and urged the tribesmen to forge unity be aware that such element do not get foothold again in their surroundings.
The Governor said that peace and development were our two major priorities and that of the tribesmen too, adding that efforts would continue simultaneously to achieve both the objectives. He noted with satisfaction that writ of the government had been establishment in majority areas of Orakzai and hoped that remaining few pockets would also be cleared of militants soon.
Talking about the development strategy the Governor said that Rs. 675.705 million had been allocated for 81 development projects in Orakzai Agency in the current year’s development outlay. Responding to the demands mentioned in the welcome address the Governor said that these would be looked for possible fulfillment during the current year.
The Governor underlined the importance of education and said that the government was giving top priority to promotion of education. In Orakzai Agency, he added more that Rs. 220 million is being spent in this sector. He said that shortage of teaching staff had been removed through contractual appointments.
Moreover, he added 32 out of 52 community schools had been reopened recently in Orakzai Agency alone whereas the rest were being investigated for its feasibility. He said that the tribal youth would be equipped with technical education.
“We are planning to open more vocational and technical institutions for tribal youth within FATA and other areas including Peshawar, where they will be offered handsome amount of scholarships as well” he said adding that efforts would also be made to send skilled workers from FATA abroad and he was in touch with few countries in this regard.
The Governor said that the President Asif Ali Zardari was taking interest to bring reforms in FATA in line with the people’s aspirations. He said that so far administrative, judicial and political reforms had been introduced by amending the FCR, providing efficient, clean and committed political administration and extending PPO to FATA.
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