By Fazl Amin Shinwari
PESHAWAR: Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC) KP North Major General Rao Imran Sartaj has called for coordinated efforts by elected representatives, tribal elders and district administrations to strengthen peace, maintain stability and accelerate development in the merged districts.
He made these remarks while chairing a jirga with members of the newly formed ARD Council(Representative and Development Council) and tribal elders at the Frontier Corps KP North Headquarters at Bala Hisar Fort, Peshawar.
Deputy commissioners of Khyber, Mohmand and Bajaur, members of the ARD Council, tribal elders and community representatives attended the meeting.
The jirga reviewed the formation, objectives and responsibilities of the ARD Council, with discussions focusing on maintaining law and order, addressing issues faced by local communities and expediting development initiatives in the designated districts.
Addressing the participants, Major General Rao Imran Sartaj congratulated the newly elected members of the ARD Council and highlighted their significance in the emerging administrative framework. He emphasized that the council members had an important responsibility to represent their communities and contribute meaningfully to regional stability and progress.
He urged the elected representatives and tribal elders to fulfil their responsibilities with commitment and work in close coordination with the relevant authorities to address local challenges and promote sustainable development.
The IGFC underscored the importance of collective engagement and cooperation among community leaders, elected representatives and the administration in supporting peace and development efforts across the region.
The tribal elders and members of the ARD Council expressed their gratitude to the IGFC KP North for the interaction and assured him of their continued cooperation. They pledged to work collectively with the authorities to resolve local issues, strengthen public cooperation and contribute to lasting peace and development in their respective areas.
The jirga concluded with a reaffirmation of the participants’ commitment to collaborative efforts for peace, stability and socioeconomic development in the region.
