Pakistan Army to pursue mainstreaming of FATA: COAS

Pakistan Army to pursue mainstreaming of FATA: COAS

KHYBER AGENCY – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa today (Friday) assured tribal elders that all issues faced by tribal people will be addressed.

According to ISPR, General Bajwa said that Pakistan Army fully supports mainstreaming of FATA and shall pursue it in line with aspirations of tribal brothers.

Talks regarding peace process are underway with Afghanistan, he said, adding that Pak Army will try its best to ensure law and order in tribal areas of the country.

He further announced that job opportunities will be provided to tribal people, whereas, funds worth one billion rupees will be spent for uplift of the areas.