Peshawar: (RightNow) The federal government announces the formation of a regional development council for 12 districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Shaukat Ullah Khan from Bajaur is appointed as Chairperson, and Malik Khan Marjan from North Waziristan as Vice Chairperson.

The government states that 48 council members were selected through local Jirgas (assemblies). The nominations were supported by the Additional Chief Secretary and the Administrator of the Regional Development Secretariat.

The council includes members from Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, North and South Waziristan, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and Lakki Marwat. Various prominent individuals from each district have been nominated.

According to the federal government, the council aims to enhance local development projects and promote administrative transparency. It will assist in identifying and resolving local issues.

It is noteworthy that the need for development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts has been felt for a long time. This council will play a crucial role in implementing these projects.