President General Musharraf has approved the Legal Framework Order (LFO) on devolution of power at grass roots level and introduction of local government system in Northern Areas, historically the Aga Khan State. The President accorded approval to the LFO while presiding over a high-level meeting held in Rawalpindi on Saturday. Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Maj (r) Tahir Iqbal, Deputy Chief Executive Northern Areas Mir Ghazanfar Ali and high ranking officials attended the meeting to review development programme for Northern Areas including matters relating to LFO, Hydropower projects and other schemes.
Addressing the meeting, President Musharraf said Northern Areas would be brought at par with other parts of the country in terms of development, and quality of life of the people of these areas will be improved.
Speaking to media after the meeting Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas said that work was underway on formulation for installation of local government system in Northern Areas adding “we have given detailed briefing to the President at the meeting in this respect which he has graciously appreciated.” The power will be devolved at grassroots level in Northern Areas with the introduction of LFO there. Administration which rested with Minister for Kashmir Affairs as Chief Executive will be transferred to Deputy Chief Executive and elected local representatives of the people.
In the meantime President Musharraf issued orders for renovation of Gilgit and Skardu airports with instructions to enhance PIA flights for Northern Areas.
Notes:
Fatimid Heritage Foundation, Geneva Peace Development Centre and Mountain Girls Education Development Program support development activities to enhance knowledge, conciliation, inter faith harmony, peace and global pluralism. It is an expression of love and devotion Ismaili Muslims have for His Highness Aga Khan Fatimid Imam Caliph, 49th direct lineal descendant of Prophet Muhammad through his cousin and son-in-law, Aly, the first Imam-Caliph, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet's daughter. Aga Khan is the rope of love and wisdom among interpretations of the faith, and also bridge of confidence between West and Muslims.
The FATIMID, Geneva Peace, and MGEDP activities are focused to promote a more secure, equitable and prosperous world in accordance with the vision of His Highness Aga Khan.
Addressing the meeting, President Musharraf said Northern Areas would be brought at par with other parts of the country in terms of development, and quality of life of the people of these areas will be improved.
Speaking to media after the meeting Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas said that work was underway on formulation for installation of local government system in Northern Areas adding “we have given detailed briefing to the President at the meeting in this respect which he has graciously appreciated.” The power will be devolved at grassroots level in Northern Areas with the introduction of LFO there. Administration which rested with Minister for Kashmir Affairs as Chief Executive will be transferred to Deputy Chief Executive and elected local representatives of the people.
In the meantime President Musharraf issued orders for renovation of Gilgit and Skardu airports with instructions to enhance PIA flights for Northern Areas.
Notes:
Fatimid Heritage Foundation, Geneva Peace Development Centre and Mountain Girls Education Development Program support development activities to enhance knowledge, conciliation, inter faith harmony, peace and global pluralism. It is an expression of love and devotion Ismaili Muslims have for His Highness Aga Khan Fatimid Imam Caliph, 49th direct lineal descendant of Prophet Muhammad through his cousin and son-in-law, Aly, the first Imam-Caliph, and his wife Fatima, the Prophet's daughter. Aga Khan is the rope of love and wisdom among interpretations of the faith, and also bridge of confidence between West and Muslims.
The FATIMID, Geneva Peace, and MGEDP activities are focused to promote a more secure, equitable and prosperous world in accordance with the vision of His Highness Aga Khan.
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