World ( The cow news digital ) Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has said that the federal government is continuously treating the province unfairly and that such behavior will no longer be tolerated.
He made these remarks during meetings with delegations of tribal elders and local leaders from Khyber district, where discussions were held on public issues, security, and development strategies. The delegations also presented suggestions for long-term development and prosperity in the region.
During the meeting, Sohail Afridi stated that billions of rupees under the National Finance Commission (NFC) share for merged districts are still pending. He said that at the time of the merger, the federal government had promised annual allocations for these areas, but the actual disbursement has been significantly lower than agreed.
He claimed that over the past seven years, only a fraction of the promised funds has been released, leaving a large amount still unpaid. According to him, this shortfall has slowed down development in the merged districts and created governance challenges.
The chief minister further announced that a comprehensive development package worth one trillion rupees is being prepared for the merged districts. He said the plan will include projects across all sectors and ensure that no district is left behind in development efforts.
He also shared that consultations are ongoing regarding the Tirah development package, while funds will be allocated for the Bara Dam in the upcoming fiscal year. In addition, work is continuing on the Khyber Industrial Zone to promote economic activity in the region.
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Sohail Afridi added that issues related to the Jabba Dam in Khyber district have been resolved, while the matter of Regi Lalma will be addressed in consultation with tribal elders and community representatives.
The statement reflects ongoing tensions between provincial and federal authorities over resource distribution and development priorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
