Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Monday assured that the provincial government will not abandon families displaced from Tirah and will ensure their dignified relocation and provision of all basic facilities.
He was addressing an important jirga of elders and notables from Khyber district wherein the law and order situation in the district and the problems faced by families displaced from Tirah were discussed in detail. The jirga reviewed security challenges and humanitarian concerns arising from displacement. Addressing the participants, the CM said the KP government stands firmly with the affected families and will take all necessary steps to facilitate their honorable resettlement.
He stated that the tribal people have made countless sacrifices for the country, leaving behind their homes and livelihoods in the national interest.
Sohail Afridi reiterated his commitment to peaceful development, saying he would give the youth pens instead of guns and would stand on the front line for the country’s defense without hesitation or sacrifice.
The CM emphasized that he stands firmly. with his people in difficult times and called for national unity to support families displaced from Tirah.
He said collective efforts were essential to address their hardships and ensure lasting peace and stability in Khyber district. He stated that the tribal people have made countless sacrifices for the country, leaving behind their homes and livelihoods in the national interest.
Sohail Afridi reiterated his commitment to peaceful development, saying he would give the youth pens instead of guns and would stand on the front line for the country’s defense without hesitation or sacrifice.
The CM emphasized that he stands firmly. with his people in difficult times and called for national unity to support families displaced from Tirah. He said collective efforts were essential to address their hardships and ensure lasting peace and stability in Khyber district.
Safety audit of high-rise buildings ordered across KP: Director General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Use and Building Control Authority (LUBCA), Hamid-ur-Rehman, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive safety audit of all commercial centers and high-rise buildings across the province.
The directive comes in the wake of the tragic fire incident at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, says a press release issued here on Monday. DG LUBCA has instructed officials in all districts to initiate inspections of plazas and multi-story buildings. The authorities have been tasked to ensure the presence and functionality of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and alarm systems. The DG emphasized that emergency exit routes must be meticulously examined and cleared of all encroachments or obstacles. “The clearance of these routes is vital for saving lives during any untoward incident,” he stated.