Governor vows to help promote education

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakh­tunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday lauded the services of Wana Welfare Association for education and welfare of the people and said he would spare no effort to promote education in the remote areas of the province.

Rahmatullah Wazir, President Wana Welfare Association, thanked the governor for organizing the ceremony at the Governor’s House.

He recounted the services made by the association in Wana and other areas of Waziristan. The association started within limited resources some 20 years ago and later launched schools, orphanages, introduced scholarships and planted olive and other trees on hundreds of acres of land.

The governor distributed scholarship awards among the best students on behalf of the association. “The services of Wana Welfare Association are commendable in the fields of education, social welfare and other fields, “ Kundi said.

The governor said regional and provincial development can be ensured by making proper use of resources.

“Our province has yet to get its share. If proper attention had been given to the provincial water resources, the lands would not have been barren anywhere including Wana,” said Kundi

He said political leadership gathered under one roof for the resources and rights of the province including restoration of peace.

He said he would play his role for the problems and demands presented regarding South Waziristan including Wana.

He said that Angoor Adda border should be kept open for promotion of trade.

“Unfortunately, the promises made to people of tribal districts after merger remained unfulfilled. No attention was paid to the development work in merged districts,” he added.