The President was speaking at a meeting he chaired to review general security situation with particular reference to the federally administered tribal areas. In his remarks, the President appreciated the performance of law enforcement agencies and political administration in the areas vis-à-vis maintenance of law and order.
He emphasised on the need for continuation of processes till the enunciated objective are achieved, the writ of the government established the miscreants are brought to justice and foreign elements fomenting trouble are ousted.
On economic development of the areas, the President expressed the hope that the setting up of reconstruction zones would produce economic opportunities for the local populace.
"The economic activity will not only generate employment opportunities at grassroots level for the people but also set the pace for all-round and sustainable socio-economic progress of the region."
He said the government is committed to putting in place better health and education facilities in the areas, which will raise the quality of life and equip the youth with tools of progress and prosperity.
In this regard, the President underlined the importance of timely completion of the projects and said their effective implementation would begin a new era of development in the tribal areas and help steer the people out of backwaters of development and bring them at par with the mainstream developed areas.
Governor NWFP and Minister for Industries and Special Initiatives made presentations at the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Interior, Minister for Tourism, Minister of State for Water and Power and senior officials of law enforcement organisations.