SOUTH WAZIRISTAN AGENCY – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar JavedBajwa inaugurated two mega projects in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) onThursday.

The projects include Agriculture Park at Wana and a market at Makeen.

Both these facilities are part of socio-economic uplift program for FATA.The projects have been executed by Pakistan Army engineers in collaborationwith the government.

Agriculture Park Wana comprises multiple components, includingstate-of-the-art Pine N Processing Plant, 1,000 ton capacity Cold StorageFacility, Ware Houses, Godowns and 128 shops.

‘Makeen Market Complex’ has 728 shops, allied facilities and a childrenpark. Speaking to the local tribal elders, COAS said: “Having lived throughvery difficult times during terrorism / kinetic operations againstterrorists, we now are in the phase of stability and development.”

He urged them not to allow anyone to jeopardize the peace attained at veryheavy cost in blood and national exchequer.

The COAS said that earliest mainstreaming of FATA to the popularaspirations of the local tribes is essential for its development andenduring stability. He acknowledged tribal brethren for their full supportto Army and their resolve to maintain and strengthen the gains.

Tribal elders thanked Pakistan Army for restoring peace / development worksand assured that tribes stand firmly with Pakistan Army for journey towardsenduring peace.

At Makeen, the COAS also met Father of Naqeebullah Mehsud, condoled andoffered Fateha.

The COAS said that Army will support all efforts to let him get thejustice. Commander Peshawar Corps and IGFC KP South were present during thevisit.