Staff Reporter
Peshawar
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has announced a comprehensive developmental package for District Upper Dir which include Special Package Worth Rs.50 Crore for mega schemes, provision of salary package to the special police force as per salary package of regular police, initiation of construction work on Engineering University, construction of building for press club, provision of Rs.20 Crore for construction of two RCC bridges, solarization of mosques in District Upper Dir, Establishment of Degree College, Provision of Fire brigade, construction of new roads and completion of ongoing roads.
These announcements were made by the Chief Minister while addressing a public gathering in District Upper Dir where Ex-MPA and Ex-District President Pakistan People’s Party Anwar Khan Advocate, Jehangir Khan Advocate announced joining Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf along with their followers. Mahmood Khan welcome the Ex-MPA to the fold of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf stating that for the first time people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have re-elected them which is evidence of the fact the people of the province believe in the governance strategy of PTI.
The Chief Minister during his visit also inaugurated the newly constructed government Centennial Model High School which has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 35.75 million. The school has capacity of accommodating 13,00 students in which currently 1,000 students are enrolled. The Chief Minister also announced solarization of the school, construction of playground and provision of the required class IV staff for the school.
While addressing the public gathering, Mahmood Khan stated that looters of public money and corrupt political mafias have left every child of the province in debt with zero development and no initiative for generating revenue. He stated that the incumbent government is taking pragmatic measures for generating revenue which include establishment of Industrial Zones, strengthening of communication networks, attracting investors by providing them conducive environment including provision of cheap electricity, promoting tourism and strengthening cross border trade activities with neighboring country Afghanistan.
He stated that the completion of Swat Motorway Phase-II, Peshawar to D.I.Khan Motorway, Chitral to Chakdara road, Chashma Lift Irrigation Scheme, Wheeling of electricity and other similar schemes planned by the provincial government with not only ensure greater revenue generation but will also provide tremendous livelihood opportunities to citizens of the province.
