PESHAWAR: A delegation of political and tribal elders from South Waziristan, led by the Pakistan Peoples Party’s district president, met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor’s House in Peshawar on Monday. The discussion focused on key social, economic, and political issues affecting the region.
The delegation demanded the opening of a Gomal University campus in Wana, more NADRA offices, and a local board to resolve blocked CNIC issues instead of forcing residents to travel to Tank. They also raised concerns about the massive wastage of fruits in Waziristan and proposed setting up small-scale industries and food processing units to address the problem.
To empower the youth, the group stressed the need for vocational training centers, engineering colleges, and nursing institutes. They also highlighted the importance of completing key road projects, including Angoor Adda, Tanai, and Zhob routes, and restoring the Angoor Adda border for trade. Security challenges hindering tourism development were also discussed.
Other demands included better internet and phone services in Wana and video link facilities in the district bar to improve legal access.
Governor Kundi assured the delegation of his support, praising their unity on regional issues beyond politics. He dismissed rumors about reversing the FATA merger as false and admitted that promises made during the merger remained unfulfilled. He criticized the unfair use of merged districts’ funds in other areas and called for a revised NFC award to reflect KP’s increased population and territory post-merger.
The governor acknowledged that poor law and order had hurt the local economy but expressed hope that development could accelerate with improved peace. The delegation thanked him for his assurances and cooperation.
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