PESHAWAR — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the federal government will provide Rs160 billion for development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reaffirming its commitment to providing all necessary resources for the fight against terrorism.
Addressing a meeting of the Development Council, comprising representatives from the tribal districts, and tribal elders in Peshawar, the prime minister said important decisions had been taken to accelerate development and strengthen security across the province.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir also attended the meeting.
During the session, tribal elders thanked the prime minister for giving special attention to the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They said the province’s people had faced persistent challenges for the past 13 years and assured the government of their full cooperation in resolving the issues.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the tribal communities for their longstanding support for Pakistan, saying they had made unprecedented sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
He said the sacrifices of the tribal people were deeply valued, adding that despite enduring profound hardships, they had never wavered in their commitment to Pakistan.
The prime minister observed that the need for an emergency might not have arisen if peace had prevailed in the tribal districts.
He reiterated that the government would take necessary measures to accelerate development activities and strengthen security arrangements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while ensuring that all required resources were made available for counterterrorism efforts.