Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Senior Minister for Irrigation, Sikandar Khan Sherpao formally inaugurated the Doaba Canal on Friday to irrigate 33,977 acres of agriculture land, benefiting residents of 48 surrounding villages in district Charsadda.
While speaking on the occasion, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao stated that the ADP scheme for the reconstruction and extension of the canal has been increased from 200 million to 500 million in order to meet the demands of people involved in the agricultural sector of the district.
He praised the efforts of QWP for addressing the long standing demands of the people of the area adding that QWP will always support farmers because agricultural sector is the financial backbone of the nation. "Most of our people are employed in the agricultural sector and this canal will provide tremendous livelihood opportunities to them. Additionally, the extension of the canal will create many job opportunities for the locals as well as the people of the province," he added.
The chairman further stated that QWP is the only political force in the province that believes in taking practical steps for the betterment and welfare of Pakhtoon nation. While commenting on the merger of FATA with KP, the chairman clarified that the merger of FATA with KP will open new avenues for development of Pakhtoons. "We demanded complete and immediate merger of FATA with KP. However, the stance of the party, on the recent cabinet decision on FATA reforms, will be given only after evaluating and studying the decision," he added.