PESHAWAR: NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani Thursday reiterated the government”s firm resolve to combat militancy in FATA, till complete restoration of its writ in these areas.
“Strict action against militants and terrorists will continue in FATA till such time the area is made fully secure and peaceful”, he said while presiding over the “Political Agents Conference” at Governor”s House here.
All the Political Agents of the Tribal Agencies and DCOs governing FRs besides Additional Chief Secretary FATA Habibullah Khan, Secretary Law and Order FATA Tariq Hayat, Secretary AC FATA Abid Majeed and Secretary to Governor Sikandar Qayum attended the meeting.
Law and Order situation in tribal areas, efforts for restoration f Government”s writ and new development strategy for FATA were thoroughly discussed.
The Political Agents and DCOs briefed the meeting about the situation in their respective Agencies and FRs.
The Governor expressed satisfaction that situation in tribal areas was improving and appreciated the efforts of the political administrations in this regard. He also lauded the sacrifices rendered by the personnel of law enforcement agencies as well as the cooperation and support extended by the tribesmen against anti-state and anti-social elements.
The Governor hoped that with the active cooperation and support from the people, the govt. would achieve more successes in FATA. Referring to the development initiatives, the Governor said that development was to be fully focused.
He in this regard made a mention of the new development strategy for FATA under which the tribesmen would be provided efficient and a modern facility in all social sectors particularly the education and healthcare.
The tribal areas, he added would be brought at par with other parts of the country with regard to provision of services.
