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PARACHINAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Eng. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Monday said the repatriation of affected people of FATA is in final stages and effective measures are underway to ensure their rehabilitation. Addressing a tribal Jirga during a daylong visit to Kurram Agency, the Governor observed that rehabilitation of educational and health facilities are getting top most priority in this respect.
MNA Sajjad Hussain Turi, Additional Chief Secretary, FATA, Mr. Fida Wazir, Commissioner, Kohat Division, Mr. Mussarat Hussain; Political Agent, Kurram Agency, Mr.Ikramullah Khan; Commandant, Kurram Maletia, Omer Malik and other senior officials were also present on this occasion.
Referring to the points raised in the address of welcome, the Governor said that more than Rs.1690 millions have been earmarked for development in Kurram Agency during the current financial year and out of which more than Rs.470 millions are meant for education sector.
Similarly, he added, more than Rs.85 million will be spent on health services while Rs.690 millions have been allocated for development of communication sector.
Meanwhile the Governor inaugurated a newly developed hydel power project which besides generating 150 KV electricity will irrigate vast cultivable area in the agency as well.
Meanwhile, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra also inaugurated Governor\'s Model schools at Parachinar and Sadda which have been completed at a cost of Rs.170 millions, besides newly constructed Parachinar to Kara Khela Road which has been completed at a cost of Rs.63 million.
Meanwhile, the Governor also inaugurated an Emergency Ward at Agency Headquarter Hospital; a degree college and an irrigation scheme at Alizai in Sadda Tehsil.
Taking serious note of a demand, the Governor directed the WAPDA officials to take initiatives for up-gradation of the Sadda Grid Station from 66 kw to 132 kw. He also directed FATA Secretariat to ensure filling up of the vacancies both in the health and educational institutions of the agency.
Referring to a point regarding rehabilitation of 42 partially damaged schools, the Governor announced the approval of Rs.102.40 millions for this purpose. While mentioning the lack of facilities in various other educational institutions, he also announced Rs.131.7 millions whereas Rs.106.4 millions were approved for water supply projects in the agency.
Meanwhile, the Political Agent, Ikramullah Khan accompanied by agency heads of line departments briefed the governor on repatriation and rehabilitation process of affected people; pace of progress on different developmental projects and future needs of the agency in this respect.
Repatriation in final stages: KP Governor
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Anwar Shah OrakzaiPARACHINAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Eng. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Monday said the repatriation of affected people of FATA is in final stages and effective measures are underway to ensure their rehabilitation. Addressing a tribal Jirga during a daylong visit to Kurram Agency, the Governor observed that rehabilitation of educational and health facilities are getting top most priority in this respect.
MNA Sajjad Hussain Turi, Additional Chief Secretary, FATA, Mr. Fida Wazir, Commissioner, Kohat Division, Mr. Mussarat Hussain; Political Agent, Kurram Agency, Mr.Ikramullah Khan; Commandant, Kurram Maletia, Omer Malik and other senior officials were also present on this occasion.
Referring to the points raised in the address of welcome, the Governor said that more than Rs.1690 millions have been earmarked for development in Kurram Agency during the current financial year and out of which more than Rs.470 millions are meant for education sector.
Similarly, he added, more than Rs.85 million will be spent on health services while Rs.690 millions have been allocated for development of communication sector.
Meanwhile the Governor inaugurated a newly developed hydel power project which besides generating 150 KV electricity will irrigate vast cultivable area in the agency as well.
Meanwhile, Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra also inaugurated Governor\'s Model schools at Parachinar and Sadda which have been completed at a cost of Rs.170 millions, besides newly constructed Parachinar to Kara Khela Road which has been completed at a cost of Rs.63 million.
Meanwhile, the Governor also inaugurated an Emergency Ward at Agency Headquarter Hospital; a degree college and an irrigation scheme at Alizai in Sadda Tehsil.
Taking serious note of a demand, the Governor directed the WAPDA officials to take initiatives for up-gradation of the Sadda Grid Station from 66 kw to 132 kw. He also directed FATA Secretariat to ensure filling up of the vacancies both in the health and educational institutions of the agency.
Referring to a point regarding rehabilitation of 42 partially damaged schools, the Governor announced the approval of Rs.102.40 millions for this purpose. While mentioning the lack of facilities in various other educational institutions, he also announced Rs.131.7 millions whereas Rs.106.4 millions were approved for water supply projects in the agency.
Meanwhile, the Political Agent, Ikramullah Khan accompanied by agency heads of line departments briefed the governor on repatriation and rehabilitation process of affected people; pace of progress on different developmental projects and future needs of the agency in this respect.
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