Mainstreaming Fata key to developing tribal areas: governor

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said on Wednesday the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) would be brought into the national mainstream as it was the key to its long-term progress and prosperity.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of type D-hospital in Darazanda, Frontier Region Dera Ismail Khan, he added that basic facilities would be provided to tribal people on priority basis.

Inspector General of Frontier Corps (IGFC) Major General Abdul Latif, commissioner Dera Ismail Khan division, additional chief secretary (ACS) Fata, tribal elders and other officials were present on the occasion.

Governor Jhagra said that patriotic tribespeople and security forces rendered great sacrifices for the restoration of peace and integrity of the country.

He added the time had come to reciprocate their sacrifices and take concrete measures to redress the grievances of the tribal people.