By Our Correspondent
PESHAWAR: Former Pakistan cricket team captain and renowned all rounder Shahid Khan Afridi visited Bara tehsil of Khyber district, where he distributed relief packages among 500 affected families from Tirah Valley.
The visit was attended by the Commandant Bara Rifles officials of the district administration, local tribal elders and members of the 24 member committee representing the people of Tirah Valley.
Addressing the affected families, Shahid Afridi said the people of Tirah Valley had made tremendous sacrifices for the country and peace, which would never be forgotten.
He assured the gathering that the Shahid Afridi Foundation would continue to extend all possible assistance to reduce the hardships of affected families and help meet their essential needs.
He also urged the federal and provincial governments to announce a special relief package for the displaced people and ensure the provision of essential services before their return to their homes.
Afridi emphasized that hospitals, NADRA centres and educational institutions should be made fully functional, while basic facilities, including healthcare, education, clean drinking water and roads must be ensured in the area to facilitate the dignified and safe return of the affected population.
