ISLAMABAD, January 29: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information Mr. Shaukat Ali Yousafzai called on Director General ISPR Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor here at Islamabad on Tuesday.
They discussed developmental projects and peace process in the newly merged districts and it was agreed upon that developmental work will be expedited in the region so that the local population can be benefitted, a statement from the KP information office in Islamsbad said.
On this occasion, the ongoing peace process in Afghanistan was termed as a good omen for the province and the newly merged districts in particular as peace in Afghanistan would certainly have positive impact on the adjacent areas.
They hoped that peace in the region will create job opportunities for the people of erstwhile FATA. They while lauding the sacrifices of tribal people for the restoration of peace, reaffirmed that concrete efforts would be made to bring the people of erstwhile FATA in the mainstream.
On this occasion, the Information Minister informed that the provincial government was working on a robust and comprehensive communication strategies to reach out to the local population. He further said that all Radio stations in the province will be made a good use of not only to entertain and educate the exhausted masses but also keep them informed about the developmental projects and steps being taken for their wellbeing.
Meanwhile, the minister also visited various sections of the media in the ISPR office. -NNI
