Tribal people would be consulted in decision making process: Farman

F.P. Report

PESHAWAR: Corp Commander Peshawar Lt. Gen Shaheen Mazhar Mahmood Monday called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman here at Governor House.

The two sides discussed peace and law and order situation the merged districts and development projects there.

Furthernore Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman Monday said that tribal people would be consulted in decision making process about merge districts.

The government would not compromise on dignity, respect and honor of tribal people and every decision regarding merged districts would be taken in consultation with the local people.

He was talking to a tribal Jirga from district South Waziristan who called on the governor here at Governor House. The Jirga was comprising trial elders of different tribes.

The Governor said that the purpose of holding meeting with tribal people was to develop consensus and better planning, adding that soon a new era of prosperity and development would start in tribal areas.

He said that the present government was taking pragmatic measures through comprehensive planning to utilize Rs 100 billion development funds in merged districts in next 10 years.

The Governor clarified that no such law was being introduced in merged district that was against the tribal customs and traditions.

He said that the government intended to make merged districts’ developed rather benefit a single family or area.