(Development of merged tribal districts govt’s top most priority: PM)

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the development and prosperity of merged tribal districts is the top most priority of the present government.

Talking to members of National and provincial assemblies form Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Peshawar on Monday, he said the government has enhanced the annual development budget of merged districts from twenty-four billion to fifty-four billion rupees.

He said increase in prices of commodities at international level caused dearness in the country. He said the government is taking measures to control the dearness in the country. Imran khan said the tourism has flourished in the country and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has identified new tourist spots for their promotion.

He said Sehat Insaf card, Ehsaas Ration programme and provision of better educational facilities are the achievements of government. He directed the concerned authorities to complete ongoing developmental projects at earliest. The Prime Minister was also briefed about the road infrastructure, Rashakai economic zone and Chashma Right Bank Canal.