PESHAWAR : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday chaired an important meeting of the Regional Development Secretariat in Peshawar, focusing on law and order, accelerated development and public welfare in 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The meeting was attended by the Peshawar Corps Commander, Additional Chief Secretary, members of the Regional Development Secretariat and other senior civil and military officials.
The forum reviewed the security situation, development needs and public grievances in the merged districts, along with Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank and Dera Ismail Khan.It decided to ensure the immediate availability of development funds to promote sustainable peace and accelerate development in these areas.
Recognising the crucial role of local communities in eliminating terrorism and establishing lasting peace, the meeting resolved that the federal government, in coordination with the provincial government, would undertake effective measures to improve public welfare, ensure the provision of basic facilities and raise the standard of living in the 12 districts.
The participants emphasised that addressing public grievances and improving socio economic conditions were essential for strengthening stability and creating an environment conducive to sustainable peace.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects and stressed the need to ensure their timely completion.Detailed discussions were held on the immediate availability, timely release, transparent utilisation and effective management of federal development funds allocated for the districts.
The forum was informed that development planning and resource allocation would be expedited in accordance with local needs and public priorities, taking into account proposals from council representatives and local elders.
The meeting also deliberated on practical measures to reduce unemployment, generate new employment opportunities for young people and strengthen local economies. Participants underscored the importance of providing technical and vocational training to young people and linking them with better employment opportunities.
Improving the quality of education and healthcare was another key area of discussion.The participants reviewed proposals to upgrade educational institutions and enhance the capacity of hospitals and basic health units to ensure improved access to essential services for local communities.
The federal government reiterated its commitment to promoting public welfare, addressing the sense of deprivation among residents and accelerating development in the 12 districts through coordinated efforts with the provincial government.
The meeting underscored the importance of combining security measures with timely development initiatives, employment generation and improved public services to establish lasting peace and improve living standards across the targeted areas.
