K-P to get Rs160b package from Centre

Adviser on Information Samar Haroon Bilour and designated districts' Adviser on Information Mahmood Jan Babar were also present.Describing the Apex Committee meeting as a significant day in the province's history, the governor said officials had given detailed briefings on security and development matters.

The Additional Chief Secretary overseeing the 12 designated districts had also presented the proposed plan.He said the prime minister had accepted the demands raised concerning K-P and issued instructions to the relevant authorities for their immediate implementation.Regarding problems related to gas and wheat, Kundi said the prime minister had directed the secretary of food to convene a meeting soon.

An inquiry had also been initiated into the wheat issue at the Azakhel wheat warehouse.The governor announced a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, stressing that officials must fulfil their responsibilities.

Those failing to deliver would have to relinquish their positions, he added.Kundi alleged that the province had fallen behind over the past 13 years but said efforts would now be made to put it firmly on the path of development.

He declared that there would be no compromise on maintaining peace and order, describing the fight against terrorism as the government's foremost priority.He said improved security would attract domestic and foreign investors, generate employment opportunities and strengthen the provincial economy.

Public-private partnerships would also be encouraged to accelerate development.The governor said the province's rights would be pursued with the federal government through reasoned arguments.

He had held meetings with leaders of the Awami National Party, Jamaat-e-Islami and Qaumi Watan Party, emphasising that all political parties must unite to secure the province's legitimate rights.On police welfare, Kundi said the compensation package for police martyrs had been increased and salaries of police personnel were also being raised.

The police would receive all necessary resources to perform effectively in the fight against terrorism.He added that operations against encroachments had begun across the province, with action to be taken in accordance with the law to reclaim public land and address civic problems.On water distribution, Kundi said the 1991 water-sharing accord had not been implemented in a manner that ensured the province received its due share.

He said the federal government had heard the province's position and tenders for Packages I and IV of the Chashma Right Bank Canal project would be issued next month.

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