Pak-Afghan borders: KP to develop two more crossing points: CM

KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday said the provincial government would develop Angoor Adda and Ghulam Khan crossing points on Pak-Afghan borders in North Waziristan and Afghanistan alike Torkham. While addressing "Khuli Katchery" (open court) during his visit to North Waziristan, he said the government has allocated Rs 83 billion to bring progress and prosperity in seven tribal districts of the province.

He appreciated the tribal people for having positive approach about development projects, adding that who would resist the development process would be dealt strictly.

The CM said that a handful of people wanted to sabotage peace process in the name of religion with a view to stop government from executing projects of public welfare.

He said all the development projects would be implemented in letter and spirit and would change the destiny of tribal districts. The CM further said Northern districts and Afghan corridor would be connected through Expressway to promote trade activities besides tourism in the areas, adding Shawal area of North Waziristan would be made tourism hub. He said Rs 2.92 billion have been released for land utilization of land for Miran Shah Market while Tal and Mir Ali roads have been included in annual development programme.