SOUTH WAZIRISTAN – Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed rapid positive change in the South Waziristan and announced that a record development budget to be allocated for tribal areas.
Addressing a gathering of tribal elders in Spinkai Ragzai, South Waziristan, the prime minister announced that Rs100 billion will be spent yearly in tribal areas.
While announcing health cards, two separate degree colleges for boys and girls, 100 km long road, the premier said that “I want to resolve issues of our tribal people. I understand your problems. The tribal people have always rendered sacrifices for Pakistan.”
He said all the tribal people will be provided Sehat Insaf Card whereby every family will be allowed to spend seven hundred and twenty thousand rupees on their treatment.
He also announced small dams will be constructed to meet the water demand of the locals. Solar panels will also be installed in far-flung areas to generate electricity, he added.
The prime minister vowed that the country’s underdeveloped areas will be brought at par with the other areas.
Prime Minister Imran earlier visited Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber and Orakzai districts where he announced several development projects for the welfare of tribal people.
He will visit Wanna, the largest town of South Waziristan, later today.
