PESHAWAR: FEBRUARY 6, 2026:
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi calked on by a representative jirga of tribal elders from merged district North Waziristan, led by Malik Khan Marjan Wazir, at governor house peshawar on Friday. The jirga included a large number of elders and notables from Wazir and Dawar tribes. The members apprised the Governor of issues faced by affected families following anti-terrorism operations, particularly delays in compensation payments, as well as problems emerging after the merger of former FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They also highlighted the lack of peace, infrastructure, health, and education facilities in the area and urged early redressal of their grievances.
Governor Kundi assured the jirga that their concerns would be taken up with the relevant authorities. He said resolving issues of the merged districts was among his top priorities and emphasized that tribal people would not be disappointed. Acknowledging the sacrifices rendered by the people of merged districts for national security, he said the entire nation held these sacrifices in high esteem. The Governor also assured that concrete steps would be taken for the welfare and financial assistance of persons with disabilities in Waziristan.
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