Torkhow, Chitral: In a significant development aimed at addressing municipal issues in various districts, Tehsil Chairman Torkhow, Mr. Jamshaiduddin, and Tehsil Chairman Mastuj Sardar Hakim, along with a delegation of council chairpersons, met with the Provincial Minister for Law and Finance, Mr. Aftab Alam Afridi.
During the meeting, discussions focused on pertinent issues related to local government funds, which have been suspended for the past two years. The delegation highlighted the importance of reinstating these funds and ensuring their allocation in the upcoming budget for village councils and tehsil councils.
Assuring the council representatives, the Provincial Minister announced that provisions for development funds would be made in the upcoming budget for village and tehsil councils, addressing the concerns raised by the delegation.
Furthermore, the council representatives were assured of additional funds to compensate for the suspension of funds over the past two years. A telephonic conversation was held with the Provincial Minister for Local Government and Secretary of Finance to reaffirm the commitment to resolve the funding issue.
In continuation of these efforts, the council representatives will meet with the Provincial Minister for Local Government on Friday to further discuss and address municipal issues affecting their respective districts.
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