A review meeting on BRT chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan was held in P&D Department KP. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Peshawar, Secretary Transport, Trans Peshawar officials, P&D officials, traffic officials. Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit has highest daily ridership of 174,224 in February 2021. Opening of feeder routes is increasing the ridership of BRT. 30 more new buses will be launched from the third week of March. A total of 418 old vehicles will be scrapped. So far 40 old buses have been destroyed. Four of the old wagons will be renovated and used for tourism purposes.
Bureau of Statistics Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been annually releasing Development Statistics since 1980. The publication is based upon secondary data and contains latest and comprehensive statistics on a wide array of subjects with district-wise breakdown. After promulgation of 25 th Amendment, the sector wise data of merged districts have also been reflected in this publication. Statistical Abstracts highlighting comparative picture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Pakistan have been given in the outset of the publication, while glossary of the terms used in the report has been provided at the end. In some cases national level data with provincial breakdown have also been incorporated to enable data users to make comparative analysis of national, provincial and district level data. Bureau of Statistics is extremely thankful to the Provincial Line Departments, District Governments and other data generating organizations for their cooperation in supplying requisite data for this publication. The team efforts of the staff of Bureau of Statistics in producing this publication are highly appreciated. It is hoped, that the publication will best serve the needs of policymakers, planners, academia, researchers and other data users in context of evidence–based planning, decision – making and quantitative analysis.
There is a growing interest among policymakers and development planners to take decisions and make viable choices amid competing priorities based upon a broad suit of relevant and credible statistical data on varied dimensions of social and economic development. Social and economic indicators in general form an important part of the information required to determine how well a region/country is progressing on economic and social trajectory, identify regional and gender disparities and support the process of planning, monitoring and research. Adhering to the emerging needs of a wide spectrum of the data users and fulfilling its obligation for being the data producing entity at the provincial level, the Bureau of Statistics is pleased to take an opportunity of publishing its annual report titled “Important District-wise Socio-Economic Indicators of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 2020“, which is 27th in the series and contains the latest available data with the overarching objective to facilitate decision makers, planners and other development partners by equipping them with the essential data on socio-economic aspects of the province in a user’s friendly mode. I sincerely appreciate the valuable support extended by the line departments, district governments and other data generating organizations for timely providing the data deemed essential for publication of this report. I also place on record my thanks to the officers and staff of the Bureau of Statistics for their tenacity and dedication in preparation of this important document.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Figures” is an annual brochure released regularly by Bureau of Statistics, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The current brochure is 28 th in its series. The brochure is based on secondary data and contains latest data on socio-economic sectors. I hope that this pocket size booklet will best serve the needs of policy makers, planners, administrators, development partners, academia, researchers and other data users in the context of evidence based planning and informed decision making. I would like to appreciate the teamwork put in by the staff of Bureau of Statistics Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in bringing out this brochure and the cooperation extended by the Line Departments for provision of data.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan] Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was carried out during 2016-17 by Bureau of Statistics (BoS) Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) . It was conducted as part of the 5th global round of MICS. Major funding was provided by the government of KP through Annual Development Programme. UNICEF provided technical support.
The global MICS programme was developed by UNICEF in the 1990s as international household survey programme to collect internationally comparable data on wide range of indicators on situation of children and women. MICS surveys measure key indicators that allow countries to generate data for use in polices and programmes, and to monitor progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other internationally agreed up commitments. MICS is flexible to adjust country specific indicators to meet planning needs such as KP-MICS, 2016-17 also collected data on ‘safety net’.
The objective of this report is to facilitate dissemination and use of findings from the KP-MICS 2016-17. This is the final survey report which contains detailed information on all survey findings by various demographic, social, economic, and cultural characteristics.
A review meeting of Agriculture and Livestock was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary KP Shakeel Qadir Khan in Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the briefing special attention is being paid to agriculture and livestock sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The government is ensuring quality food supply through research and subsidy in agriculture and livestock sector. The use of modern technology is being ensured to meet food needs in a timely manner. The government has introduced various schemes to support the indigenous population.
Wheat wrappers and binders will be distributed under the ongoing wheat production plan in the agriculture sector. By January 2021, 2488 bags of potash and phosphorus have been subsidized.
Chip bud technology has been introduced under the project to increase sugarcane production. The technology saves 30% of water used for irrigation. New seeds and technology are also being introduced to increase sugarcane cultivation and production. Under the scheme, 2004 fertilizer bags have also been subsidized.
In order to increase meat production in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the government is also working on a scheme to provide livestock care to the local population. Vaccination of animals and the use of modern equipment are increasing meat production. In the year 21-2020, 4160 animals were registered. This year, the project has increased the meat production by 171 tons and has made a profit of Rs. 90 million so far.
Work is also underway on a project to save and care for calves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Under the project, calves are being vaccinated, de-worm and 9238 calves registered this year are being treated.
Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Sultan Tareen chaired a meeting regarding specialized courses and training programmes for the officers of Planning cadre. The training programmes and courses will help in capacity building of the Govt officers. Capacity building significance has been increased as the sitting government focus on strategic development planning to create development schemes on the basis of assets development and on investment return instead of routine development projects. The training support to Planning Officers will help the govt to withstand the visible improvement in the lives of people and keep the people prosperous.
The meeting was attended by officials of Planning and Development Department and Governance and Policy Project.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is taking steps to promote historical archeological sites in the province and provide better facilities to tourists.The Department of Archeology and Museum, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with the Kite Project, has set up sign boards, detail boards and portable prefabricated toilets at Gurghatri Peshawar and Takht Bhai Mardan Archaeological Site for the convenience of tourists.These solar-powered washrooms have separate units for men, women and the disabled.
Work on Gargari Chashma Dam Phase I completed in Karak District.The dam will provide clean drinking water and will enable the land for cultivation in various villages in the area.The construction of the dam will raise the groundwater level and will solve the water problems of the southern districts.
UNICEF team led by Abdulahi Muhammad Yussuf Chief of Field Office Khyber Pakhtunkhwa presented the rolling work plan for the year 2021-22 to the Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan, here at the Planning and Development Department. The Additional Chief Secretary stressed upon the impact assessment of the previous work done and specifying the baselines for the upcoming 2021-22 work plan to utilize it to the maximum.