Staff Reporter
Peshawar
Chief Minister stated that that Torkham border with Afghanistan has been already opened for 24/7 hours, which is a practical test of our desire for better relations with Afghanistan. Referring to the government’s priorities regarding the merged tribal districts, the Chief Minister said that the provincial government is trying to solve the problems of tribal people.
He said that induction of Levies and Khassadars into police was most important issue of merged districts, despite difficulties; the provincial government has inducted almost 28,000 Levies and Khassadars into police. ‘All provincial departments have been extended to merged districts.’ he added The Chief Minister said that border markets are being set up to restore business activities in the tribal districts, which will not only boost economic and trade activities but will also provide livelihood opportunities to locals.
The present provincial government has also incorporated important projects in CPEC including Swat Motorway, Peshawar to DI Khan Motor way and Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC), which will be a mile stone for the economic uplift of the province.
