Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Rs160 billion for development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- The package includes measures to strengthen security and police training.
- The federal government will ensure the availability of wheat to the public.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs160 billion development package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, addressing a meeting of the Area Development Council in Peshawar.
The Prime Minister highlighted the sacrifices made by the tribal people in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to Pakistan.
During the meeting, important decisions were made to ensure development work and security arrangements are strengthened, with a focus on the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Safe City projects.
The federal government will extend all possible cooperation to overcome the shortage of wheat in KP, directing authorities to ensure the availability of wheat at the price provided by the federal government.
The Prime Minister directed immediate action against incidents of theft and robbery, ensuring the arrest of suspects, and claimed that Rs100 billion corruption in drinking water projects and Rs37 billion in Kohistan had been uncovered during the PTI government.
He assured that the federal government would provide all necessary resources to eradicate terrorism and remove obstacles to the completion of development projects.
The Prime Minister observed that police performance in KP had declined over the past 13 years due to criminal negligence of the PTI rulers, and directed immediate action against such incidents.
He emphasized that every penny of public resources would be spent on the development and prosperity of the people, and measures would be taken to curb the misuse of the province’s resources.
