Staff Reporter Peshawar
Government is all set to establish a small industrial estate in North Waziristan(NW) that can open the roads to progress and prosperity.
The matter was discussed between two Provincial high ups of KPK Abdul Karim Khan and Iqbal Wazir.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Industry Javed Marwat, Managing Director Small Industrial Development board Azanfar and representatives of District Administration of North Waziristan.
Abdul Karim Khan said during the meeting that the KP government was taking concrete steps for the economic development of the merged tribal districts.
The special assistant said these districts are rich in natural resources and raw materials, and there was dire need to utilise them for creating employment opportunities along with industrial development in the area to address grievances of people.
Participants of the meeting discussed various obstacles regarding establishing the small industrial estate and it was decided to resolve the issues immediately.
The special assistant directed the concerned authorities to ensure construction of a small industrial estate in North Waziristan as soon as possible and remove all hurdles in this regard.
He said construction work could be started on the project which would promote trade activities in the area.
He said a report in this regard should be submitted within two weeks.
Upon completion, the small industrial estate is expected to promote business activities and create employment opportunities.
