RAWALPINDI, Sep 27 (APP): General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Wednesday inaugurated Road Ghallanai-Mohmand Gat including 751 M of Nahakki tunnel, Mohmand Agency. The phase 1 of 14 km of road out of 41 km total length has been completed while work on remaining portion is in progress. The completed project besides facilitating locals / inter agency travelers, trade also is a potential trade route with Afghanistan through Nawa pass. The project is being undertaken by FWO. The COAS appreciated professional undertaking and quality of work done by FWO.
Speaking at the occasion, the COAS thanked local tribesmen for their great support to Army in getting rid of terrorists. He said the development projects are the actual prong towards achieving enduring peace and stability.
Tribal elders thanked the COAS for provision of security and ongoing development projects.
Governor KP Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Commander Peshawar Corps and DG FWO were also present at the occasion.
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