PESHAWAR: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday lauded the sacrifices rendered by people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal districts in war against terror.
Speaking at a press conference, he said Pakistan has suffered a lot due to terrorism. He also lauded the role of the security forces in restoring peace in the country which has helped in promotion of tourism.
The president assured that personnel of Levies and Khasadar Force will be absorbed in police force in addition to recruitment of thirty thousand more police officers and jawans.
He said three percent resources in the National Finance Commission Award will be allocated for tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said overall one thousand billion rupees will be spent on development of tribal districts in next ten years.
He said the damages caused by terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be rehabilitated.
Meanwhile, the president visited Dar-ul-Uloom Haqqania at Akora Khattak to condole the death of JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq.
He condoled with brothers and sons of Maulana Samiul Haq on his demise and prayed for the departed soul.
