PM reiterates govt's resolve to complete process for merger of erstwhile FATA with KP

Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated government's resolve to complete the process for merger of erstwhile FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Talking to a delegation of Senators belonging to erstwhile FATA that called on him in Islamabad today (Friday), he said government is also striving to implement local government system in the tribal districts.

He said the government is trying its best to complete the process of merger of FATA with KP without any delay and hindrance.

He also said that the tribal people have right on the minerals and these should be spent on the construction and development of the area.

Prime Minister said besides provision of allocated annual development funds for erstwhile FATA, the federal government, with the cooperation of the provincial governments, would fulfill the promises made with the people of tribal areas in distribution of the NFC Award.

Imran Khan said the patriotic people of tribal areas had suffered a lot of problems in last several decades and visible improvement in the lives of its people is the foremost priority of PTI government.

The delegation discussed with the Prime Minister merging of FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, development schemes and issues confronting the people of tribal areas.