Islamabad, 15th August 2012
Senator Haji Adeel, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan held meeting with US embassy officials Mr. Rick Waters, Deputy Political counselor and Juan Domerech-Clar, Political /Economic Officer.
Both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and significance. Issue of terrorism and its impact on country particularly Khayber Pakhtunkhawa, new developments in the province ranging from security problems, energy crisis, local government and reforms in this capacity and holding of up coming general election came under discussion.
Senator Adeel told the US officials that terrorism has badly affected the security in the Province and it is hampering the development and progress of the Province. Talking about load shedding in the province, he said that Khayber Pakhtunkhawa is major producer of hydro electricity and gas but still facing electricity and gas load shedding due to sharing of its production with other provinces.
Regarding upcoming elections, the Senator told that without proper de-limination of constituencies and updated voters list one cannot contest elections. Talking about formation of coalition for election by ANP he said that it is premature to say.
Referring to President Zardari’s announcement for placement of local government system in FATA, he declared it as a welcome step as it will improve governance of tribal areas.
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