During a ceremony held in Dera Ismail Khan, Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, addressed the audience, highlighting the resumption of development in DI Khan following the amalgamation of three districts: Lakki Marwat, Kirk, and Bannu, with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
He further mentioned the establishment of industries in these regions. Emphasizing the significance of CPEC, he stated that it would not only facilitate the development of land routes but also lead to the establishment of DI Khan as a regional cargo airport.