**Deputy Commissioner of Lower Chitral Visits AKRSP Office, Commends Initiatives for Community Development**<\/p>\n
The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Lower Chitral, Mr. Rao M. Hashim Azeem, has expressed strong support for enhancing public-private partnerships following his visit to the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) Regional Office in Chitral. During the visit, Mr. Azeem was briefed on current and future AKRSP interventions designed to improve the quality of life for local communities.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the positive impact of AKRSP\u2019s efforts, the Deputy Commissioner praised the organization\u2019s role in elevating socio-economic standards across the region. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between public institutions and development organizations such as the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), to drive sustainable rural development.<\/p>\n
In his discussions with AKRSP officials, Mr. Azeem also shared plans to further enhance digital connectivity within Lower Chitral. He underscored the need to create more freelance opportunities for residents, particularly through international online platforms like Amazon, thereby enabling local talent to participate in the global digital economy.<\/p>\n
Addressing social challenges, he proposed prioritizing youth engagement through sports as a strategy to counteract the rise of drug addiction among young people. Mr. Azeem stressed that such approaches not only foster healthy lifestyles but also promote community cohesion and resilience.<\/p>\n
The visit underscores the commitment of local authorities and development partners to work collaboratively towards improving socio-economic conditions and empowering communities in Lower Chitral.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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