Govt taking steps for bringing FATA masses into mainstream

APP
Islamabad—Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that the government is taking practical steps for bringing people of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) into mainstream.

Talking to Governor Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw Barrister Masood Kasuar who met with her, the minister said the government is taking all possible measures for the development of FATA.

Ministry of Information will play its due role in highlighting and projecting the real image of people living in FATA, she added. The minister said that democratic government has given due rights to Gilgit-Baltistan people and identity to the people of Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw.

Following the vision of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the government has also abolished black laws in FATA, the minister added.

She said, Pakistan Peoples Party is a symbol of federation and its government has not only empowered provinces but also provided them resources. “Being symbol of federation, PPP also has ability to strengthen the federation.” She said, President Asif Ali Zardari, like other parts of the country, has laid special emphasis to protect the rights and development of FATA and added, media can play key role to project real image of FATA.

On the occasion, Barrister Masood Kasuar said passage of 20th amendment is an another victory of democratic government.

Empowerment and giving resources to provinces are historical steps of the PPP led government. He felicitated President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and political parties for adoption of 20th Amendment. The Governor also appreciated Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan’s efforts for providing conducive environment to media in performing their professional duties.