PM directs to ensure merger of erstwhile FATA with KP without any delay
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Prime Minister Imran Khan says as the people of tribal areas have equal rights like other citizens in the country, all measures will be taken for their progress and uplift.
He was chairing a meeting of Task Force on FATA in Peshawar.
The Prime Minister called for speedy work for FATA merger in terms of administrative, legal, local bodies and development.
He said all the institutions are required to work in unison to achieve the single objective of socio-economic welfare of the people of FATA.
Prime Minister urged the task force that there should be no delay in the process of FATA merger.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Religious Affairs Minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Chief Secretary, IG Police and senior representatives from FATA Secretariat attended the meeting.
Later chairing a meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet, Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the provincial government to ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects in the province including the Bus Rapid Transport and Swat Motorway in a transparent manner.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan were also present in the meeting.
The Prime Minister, who was briefed about the ongoing development projects in the province, also directed to take measures for promotion of tourism in the province.
He urged the Provincial Ministers to work hard to come up to the increased expectations of people from Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf which has come into power again in the province due to its service to masses.
Imran Khan said the provincial government should come forward with full support for Pakistan Cleanliness Drive. He said the provincial government should also take strict action against illegal encroachments like that of the federal government.
