PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Eng Amir Muqam on Monday visited his home district Shangla, and inaugurated a power feeder in Alpuri.

Mr Muqam, who is also president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, participated in a ceremony held at Government Centennial High School Alpuri, where he highlighted the significance of education for the future of Pakistan.

“Today’s children are our future; they will be the ones to take care of the country’s affairs when they grow up,” said the minister.

He praised the school for its achievements despite limited resources, noting the immense talent of children from mountainous regions.

The minister pledged to advocate for the reconstruction of the school and personally announced a donation of Rs300,000 for talented students.

He commended the principal and teachers for their hard work in elevating the school’s standards, emphasising that investing in students’ future was crucial.

Earlier in the day, the minister inaugurated a new electricity feeder in Alpuri, a project completed at a cost of Rs32.45 million, which addresses the low voltage issues in the area.

The minister also met with various delegations and listened to their concerns and directed relevant authorities to address their issues.

Published in Dawn, August 27th, 2024