PESHAWAR: A representative jirga of people affected by Mohmand Dam on Thursday urged the federal government to pay compensation and fulfil other commitments made with the tribesmen in the agreement for acquiring land for the project.
Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club, the elders led by Haji Irfan Khan and Haji Mulla Jan said they had provided their land at cheaper rate with a national zeal but the government failed to fulfil its commitment with the landowners.
They urged the government to materialise its promise as per the agreement including compensation for minerals and forests, jobs, award of contracts to local contractors and civic facilities.