KP Governor Assures Support for Tirah Displaced Families and Tribal Development
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met with a grand tribal jirga from the merged Khyber district to address critical issues affecting local communities. During the meeting at Governor House, tribal elders, led by former federal minister Hamidullah Jan Afridi, highlighted the delayed repatriation of approximately 32,000 families displaced from Tirah Valley due to military operations. Despite the expiration of the announced timeline, the return process has not begun. The elders also raised concerns regarding unpaid compensation, law and order situations, and access to the Benazir Income Support Programme. Governor Kundi acknowledged that the development needs of tribal districts have not been adequately addressed despite promises of annual funding. He assured the delegates that he would prioritize these matters with relevant authorities. Specifically, he directed the Red Crescent Merged Districts to provide immediate assistance to affected families and committed to facilitating the dignified return of displaced persons and the release of compensation funds. The meeting emphasized joint efforts to resolve longstanding deprivation and ensure prompt resolution of humanitarian and developmental challenges in the region.
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KP Governor Assures Support for Tirah Displaced Families and Tribal Development
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met with a grand tribal jirga from the merged Khyber district to address critical issues affecting local communities. During the meeting at Governor House, tribal elders, led by former federal minister Hamidullah Jan Afridi, highlighted the delayed repatriation of approximately 32,000 families displaced from Tirah Valley due to military operations. Despite the expiration of the announced timeline, the return process has not begun. The elders also raised concerns regarding unpaid compensation, law and order situations, and access to the Benazir Income Support Programme. Governor Kundi acknowledged that the development needs of tribal districts have not been adequately addressed despite promises of annual funding. He assured the delegates that he would prioritize these matters with relevant authorities. Specifically, he directed the Red Crescent Merged Districts to provide immediate assistance to affected families and committed to facilitating the dignified return of displaced persons and the release of compensation funds. The meeting emphasized joint efforts to resolve longstanding deprivation and ensure prompt resolution of humanitarian and developmental challenges in the region.
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