Tribal elders of Khyber district have hailed Pakistan Army for restoration of peace in the area and socio-economic development in the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
They expressed the gratitude during a Grand Jirga of Malaks and Mashrans from Tirah, Bagh Maidan, Rajgal, Landikotal, Bara, Mula Gori and Jamrud, attended by Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat.
The tribal elders also assured the Corps Commander of their unflinching support to security forces.
The Corps Commander lauded the sacrifices rendered by tribesmen in achieving peace in the area and assured that Pakistan Army will provide all possible assistance to the locals.
He also visited Mir Ali area of North Waziristan where he inaugurated Army Public School which was a popular demand of the local people for students to study from Grade 1 to 8.
According to ISPR, the school has capacity of enrolling 525 students at a time.
The Corps Commander also visited Boys Hostel providing free accommodation to 123 students from adjoining areas and Pakistan Sweet Home established in 2017 where 96 orphan children from Mir Ali and Miran Shah are currently availing free living and education facility.
The Corps Commander was also Chief Guest at the Passing out parade of Basic Military Training Course held at the Scouts Training Academy (South), Mir Ali. A total of 1164 recruits from the 31st edition passed out after successful completion of training.
Source: Radio Pakistan