Govt to soon introduce new laws for FATA: president

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President Mamnoon Hussain stressing the need for betterment of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Wednesday said the government in this respect would soon introduce new laws that will bring about positive results.

The president expressed these views while addressing a gathering of students of Islamia College University Peshawar and Islamia College Lahore, held here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in connection with the birth-day celebrations of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

He said as China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will help boost economic activities and create ample job opportunities in the country, the youth should be prepared to benefit from these opportunities.

Mamnoon Hussain said as the current educational curriculum did not match the modern-day demands, the government would soon introduce educational reforms and work in this respect was under process.

“To achieve our status in the comity of nation, we are once again required to exhibit the spirit of Pakistan Movement, so that we can strengthen our country’s economy by eliminating corruption and immorality,” he remarked.

Mamnoon Hussain said the country’s youth can play effective role in the fight against corruption.

He said the projects initiated by the present government will change the destiny of country, adding, as these projects were very important for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity, the new generation should unite for the success of these projects.