President's visit to Kabul will help anti-terror coop: Sherpao
Bureau Report

PESHAWAR—Federal Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said the recent visit of President Musharraf to Afghanistan would go along way in countering terrorism and improving bilateral ties with Kabul.
He said this while addressing a public meeting at Tangi Bar on the occasion of oath taking ceremony of Tangi Bar cabinet in District Charsadda on Saturday.Pakistan was playing a leading role for elimination of terrorism and the President's visit to Kabul would further bring closer the people of both the neighboring states.
The government's efforts for peace and stability in Waziristan, the Interior Minister are indicative of government's resolve for creating the atmosphere conducive for progress and development.Sherpao said, the Federal Government is actively pursuing to remove the sense of deprivation and neglect by bridging the gulf of development among the provinces. The Minister lashed out at the obscurantist elements who were putting obstacles in the path of general welfare and development for the sake of exploiting the emotions of backward areas.
While referring to the mega projects and developmental schemes worth 140 billions of rupees in Baluchistan the Minister said that foremost aim of these projects is to strengthen the underdeveloped areas as the strength of Federation lies in strengthening provinces.
The Interior Minister reasserted the argument that government did not want to kill Akbar Bugti and the manipulation of the accident is being done to harm Pakistan's interests.
About the problems of the area the Interior Minister said that the recent floods have again highlighted the wisdom of government's efforts for the construction of Munda dam which will not only avoid the threat of flood but also result in economic resurgence of the area.
Responding to the demands of Tangi Bar the Interior Minister approved the expansion of Bar room, books computers and printer for the library of Tangi Bar. The Minister also announced a grant of rupees three million for Tangi Bar and hoped that the provision of these facilities will help the lawyers of Tangi to groom and polish their professional skills.