Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday attended 'Bagh-e-Aman Mela' a sports festival organised under the auspices of the Pakistan Army in Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The event remarks restoration of peace in the region following the merger of Fata into KP as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Federal Government aims to promote sports, education and health services in tribal areas.
It was the first visit by any Prime Minister of the country to Tirah Valley. Governor Shah Farman and Chief Minister, Mehmood Khan also accompanied the PM. The premier on the occasion distributed prizes among the players who showed good performance.
The competitions in eight games were organised and tribal people, including students of various schools on the occasion, presented patriotic songs.
A traditional dance by a group of tribesmen, showcasing local traditional dress, was the highlight of the event. A special tribute was paid in honour of Pakistan Army for rendering sacrifices for the motherland.
A large number of valley dwellers participated in the event as the audience enjoyed different types of items presented in the festival.
The Prime Minister also mentioned his visit to Tirah in his speech of Mohmand Dam ground-breaking ceremony. He said he was glad to visit Tirah which is a region which defeated Western invaders. Senior officials of the district administration, tribal elders, political and social activists, and youths attended the festival.