Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, met with a representative delegation of the All Tribal Contractors Association, led by Association President Zahir Jan, at the Governor House.
The delegation briefed the Governor on the challenges faced by contractors in the merged districts.
The delegation specifically requested the establishment of a separate head for the AIP (Accelerated Implementation Programme) fund at the provincial level, to ensure that the allocated funds are exclusively spent in the merged areas.
Additionally, they demanded a 10-year complete tax exemption for the merged districts to support sustained development and economic growth.
They also urged the government to allow tender issuance based on Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) licenses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, similar to practices in other provinces.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi assured the delegation of his full cooperation and promised that their concerns would be addressed on a priority basis.
He stated, “Education and development in the merged districts are key to achieving lasting peace and prosperity.”
