By Wadood Mehsud
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Allegations of mismanagement and political interference surfaced during the distribution of walnut saplings by the agriculture department in the Makeen area of Upper South Waziristan, drawing concern from local residents and community representatives.
According to local sources, the agriculture department had arranged the distribution of around 20,000 walnut saplings among farmers and residents as part of an agricultural support initiative. However, the process reportedly became disorderly, with some residents alleging interference by political workers.
Sources claimed that certain individuals attempted to present the saplings as being provided by a member of the provincial assembly, which led to objections from people present at the distribution point.
Eyewitnesses said residents from distant areas including Kanigram, Ladha, Shapishteen, Kacha Langerkhel, Karma and Momi Karam had travelled to Makeen after hiring transport to collect the saplings. However, several people reportedly returned home without receiving them due to the confusion during the distribution process.
Local social and political figures have called for government welfare schemes and agricultural support programmes to be implemented in a transparent and organised manner through the relevant departments so that deserving farmers can benefit fairly.
Community members have urged the government and concerned authorities to review the situation and introduce a clear and transparent mechanism for future distributions to ensure fairness and avoid complaints of mismanagement or political influence.
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