Development of merged tribal areas of KP, foremost priority of govt: PM
Development of merged tribal areas of KP, foremost priority of govt: PM
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that development of merged areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the prime priority of the government and timely provision of allocated funds for infrastructural development of these areas will be ensured.
He was addressing a meeting held in Islamabad today, to review issues related to energy and progress of development process in merged areas of the province.
The Prime Minister directed NEPRA to resolve all issues regarding to enforcement of wheeling regime as soon as possible in consultation with all stakeholders. He also directed to ensure provincial representation in all energy related Board of Directors.
He issued directions to Power, Finance Ministries, Federal Bureau of Revenue and Provincial Government to devise a mechanism regarding payment of net hydel profits.
Referring the Chashma Right Bank Canal project, the Prime Minister directed that the feasibility of this important project of socio-economic development, particularly for agricultural sector, should be completed in six months.
The meeting was attended by Ministers Asad Umar, Umar Ayub Khan, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman, Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and federal and provincial officials of relevant departments.
The meeting discussed the pace of development work in merged areas, expenditure in fiscal year 2019-20 and allocated budget for the current financial year.
