ISLAMABAD: In a major administrative development, the federal government has officially issued a notification establishing the Regional Representation and Development Council (RRDC), consisting of 48 members designated for 12 administrative districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
The formulation of this high-profile council follows formal approval from the Federal Cabinet. The primary objective behind setting up the council is to provide robust regional representation, bridge administrative gaps, and streamline development-related affairs. Local stakeholders, tribal elders, and community figures were integrated into the selection process following extensive consultations through traditional jirgas.
Leadership and Structure
According to the notification, senior political and tribal figures have been named to lead the newly formed council. Shaukatullah Khan, belonging to the Tarkani tribe of Bajaur district, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Council. Meanwhile, Malik Khan Marjan, belonging to the Wazir tribe from North Waziristan, has been designated as the Vice-Chairperson.
The 48-member body brings together an inclusive lineup of tribal elders, political workers, and prominent community representatives meant to address infrastructure, public welfare, and regional concerns.
District-Wise Representation
The council covers 12 vital and sensitive districts across the province, ensuring localized representation tailored to specific regional demographics:
Bajaur: Four representatives, headed by Council Chairperson Shaukatullah Khan, alongside Shahabuddin Khan, Malik Sultan Zeb, and Haji Lali Shah.
Mohmand: Represented by three members, including Malik Fayyaz Khan, Malik Nadir Manan, and Malik Sahib Khan Ambar.
Khyber: Five members appointed from the local Afridi tribe, namely Malik Abdul Razzaq, Malik Izzatullah, Malik Salahuddin, Malik Zahir Shah, and Shireen Khan.
Kurram: Five representatives, including Munir Hussain Bangash, Malik Abdul Wali Khan, Malik Zameen Hussain, Syed Wali Syed Mian, and Ehsanullah Ehsan.
Orakzai: Three members consisting of Lal Man Shah, Syed Fakhar Abbas, and Faizullah.
North Waziristan: Five members, featuring Vice-Chairperson Malik Khan Marjan, Mufti Misbahullah Khan, and Malik Habib Khan.
Upper & Lower South Waziristan: Four members designated for Upper South Waziristan (including Saleh Shah and Malik Irfan-ud-Din Ahmed Burki) and four for Lower South Waziristan (including Malik Alauddin Wazir and Malik Sardar Abbas).
Bannu & Lakki Marwat: Bannu is represented by four members including Baz Muhammad Khan and Maulana Abdul Ghaffar Qureshi, while Lakki Marwat's four seats are filled by figures like Maulana Umar Ashrafi and Malik Idrees Khan.
Dera Ismail Khan & Tank: D.I. Khan has four nominees including Abdul Haleem and Sardar Aaghaz Khan, whereas Tank is represented by three members, namely Nawabzada Abdul Wahab, Abdullah Nangyal, and Irfanullah Kundi.
Mandate and Future Outlook
The notification marks a decisive step by federal authorities to institutionalize grassroots engagement and fast-track developmental projects in these regions. By incorporating tribal dynamics and community elders into an official framework, the council is expected to act as a vital bridge between local populations and federal administrative machinery, ensuring that regional development funds and initiatives are executed efficiently.
With the formal notification now out, the council is anticipated to commence its administrative functions and consultative sessions shortly.
