The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to divide Swat into two separate districts: Upper Swat and Lower Swat. The decision comes under the directive of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Following his orders, the Revenue Department has issued official instructions to the Commissioner Malakand and Deputy Commissioner Swat.
The letter mandates the division, creating a new district named Upper Swat while the existing area will be called Lower Swat. Both officials have been instructed to submit their reports within three days. This move aims to improve administrative efficiency and governance in the region.
The division is expected to bring development benefits and better management of resources to the people living in both districts. Officials are now working on finalizing the boundaries and other administrative details. The government has yet to announce an official timeline for the implementation of the new districts.
Local residents and political observers are closely watching the development, anticipating improved services and governance in the newly created districts. The government’s prompt action highlights its focus on addressing administrative challenges in the region.
This historic step marks a significant change in the administrative map of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and reflects ongoing efforts to decentralize power and improve local governance.