ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the strengthening of the local government system and implementation of finance award was vital for checking the discrimination of development work in different areas of provinces and to ensure the provision of appropriate resources to less developed areas.
He added that there was a strong need to focus on solid waste management in the provinces, especially waste-to-energy.
The prime minister expressed these views while talking to PTI MNAs from Hazara Division.
Minister for Energy Umar Ayub Khan, Prince Nawaz Alai, Saleh Muhammad, Ali Khan Jadoon and Uzma Riaz were present in the meeting, which was also attended by Special Assistant to PM Naeemul Haque, Spokesman to PM Nadeem Afzal Chan, Malik Amir Dogar and Arshad Dad.
The prime minister said that with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) having a lot of potential in tourism, the promotion of tourism in the province over the last three years also pushed for the reduction in poverty.
He said that measures were being taken to exploit and promote the potential of tourism, which would bring further prosperity in the province.
The prime minister, however, maintained that while promoting tourism, it would be especially ensured that local population got maximum business opportunities.
During the meeting, the MNAs apprised the prime minister of the problems faced by the people of their respective constituencies.