INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
COAS felicitates tribes on historic FATA-KP mergerRAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed
Bajwa felicitated the brave tribes, especially the youth on the successful and historic merger of FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), said a
statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday.Sharing the happiest moment in meeting with the representatives of
Youth Jirga, General Bajwa commended motivation and passion of the youth in realisation of this merger, adding that the mainstreaming shall
bring enduring peace, stability and socio-economic development of the long-neglected and terrorism rid area.Addressing the historic event,
Focus on your peaceful endeavours, participate in political and democratic activities
determination and support to Pakistan Army in the fight against terrorism
He valued their views regarding future of Pakistan
He said that achievements through sacrifices of brave tribals are being consolidated while we transit from relative stability to enduring
peace.General Bajwa also shared his engagement with Afghan leadership for enhanced cooperation and security measures along Pak-Afghan border
He advised the youth to continue playing their role towards peace and progress of Pakistan as they are the future leaders.The Jirga also
inimical forces who wish to exploit fault lines and try to reverse our gains.After passage from the National Assembly and Senate, the bill
was adopted by the provincial assembly with more than two-thirds majority, which was a prerequisite for passage of the constitutional
amendment that paved the way for the merger.With the adoption of the bill, Fata and the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (Pata) would
stand dissolved and would become part of the settled areas of the province.
