Pakistan’s merged districts are witnessing a betterment of life and development. The tribal communities in these areas, once affected by terrorism, are now experiencing a wave of positive change. The second phase of the revival of returning tribes in the Rajgal Valley of Khyber District has been completed.
During the second phase in Rajgal, from September 25, 2023, to November 10, 2023, 1,280 families in three villages have returned. After the formation of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2007, a wave of terrorism emerged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Following the TTP’s rise, the country witnessed numerous attacks, bombings, and the tragic loss of innocent lives, acknowledging responsibility for thousands of casualties.
However, due to the relentless efforts and sacrifices of the Pakistani armed forces, a sustained atmosphere of peace was restored. In the war against terrorism, over 87,000 individuals sacrificed their lives. Pakistan’s security forces timely countered these threats, also devised a robust strategy to prevent the wicked objectives of the enemy.
After securing the national borders, the Pakistan Army, in collaboration with the government, initiated the provision of essential facilities and the rehabilitation of these “merged districts.” As peace was restored in these districts, the Pakistani military launched new and modern development projects for the well-being of the local population, encompassing education, health, infrastructure, and transportation.
In compliance with the directives of the Pakistani government, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) commenced the construction of infrastructure. During the construction of roads, several bridges and connecting roads were also built. Inaccessible regions were connected with the rest of the country through a vast network of 32 roads and bridges.
Various packages were introduced in these districts to enhance educational and government institutions and to ignite the professional skills of the people, especially the youth.
