KHAR: Installation of solar streetlights is continuing in several trade centres of Bajaur Agency under the Tribal Areas Rural to Urban Centres Conversion Initiative (TARUCCI). So far, 450 solar lights have been installed in several markets, and more would be installed within a month, said an official of TARUCCI.

He said about 1,000 streetlights had been approved under the project at a cost of US $2 million.

The official said after installation of streetlights the traders would be able to keep their shops open till late.

He said installation of streetlights in urban areas of Khar tehsil would be followed by provision of clean drinking water and setting up of sewerage system. He said about US $7 million would be spent on setting up an urban centre at Khar.

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