Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Monday announced a development package worth Rs 600 million for Swabi district, saying the fruit of completion of political and election manifesto would be extended to every nook and corner of the province.
Hoti said opponents should acknowledge the success of the ANP. He said legislation had been done for utilising tobacco cess on the development of parent districts, adding that Swabi received Rs 620 million in this connection during the last three years.
He said resources would be provided for the expansion of PEHUR High Level Canal and government special initiatives for elimination of unemployment, poverty and illiteracy would prove handy and vital.
Hoti was addressing a gathering along with ANP central leader Asfandyar Wali Khan, provincial President Afraseyab Khattak, provincial minister Zarsheed Khan and district president Haji Rahmanullah.
The chief minister said under Asfandyar’s leadership, the ANP had served the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in very challenging circumstances. He said time had now changed, adding that the provincial government and its representatives were no more complaining about scarcity of resources as additional resources worth billion of rupees were available in the provincial exchequer due to the NFC award, provincial autonomy under the 18th Amendment.
He said net hydel profit would be utilised for production of electricity, and added that foundation stones of five to six projects would be laid soon.
Hoti said the provincial government had raised the amount of oil and gas royalty to Rs 16 billion, realising the rights of the province. He said the Oil and Gas Company had been set up for utilising these resources on development of the province and its people. The chief minister said he had initiated Bacha Khan Khpal Rozgar Scheme last year under which gave interest free loans to unemployed youth. He said Rs 11 billion had been allocated to free treatment for hepatitis and cancer patients. Provincial minister Zarshed Khan said people were announcing affiliation with the ANP due to the vibrant leadership of Asfandyar Wali Khan and efforts of the chief minister.
