Additional Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah has launched a website regarding Dubai Expo. A press conference was held in this regard at Information Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The URL of the website is https://investinkp.com/?curtain_ceremony=true. Dubai Expo is underway and the month of January has been allotted to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. There are many opportunities for investors in various industries in the province. There is scope for investment in other sectors like oil and gas, tourism, sports, and minerals. Launching of website for Dubai Expo will help in the provision of information to the foreign inventors and will attract foreign investors for industrialization in the province.
The 6th Meeting of Project Steering Committee of FATA Water Resources Development Project (FWRDP) held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah in which activities under the project were reviewed.
Country Director KFW Pakistan called on Shah Mahmood, Secretary Planning & Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In meeting different areas of cooperation were discussed. Priorities of government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa like renewable energy, urban development and environment, Women Empowerment, Livelihood Improvement and Skill Development were focused in meeting.
It was agreed to work on potiential available in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa particularly newly merged districts utilizing technical assistance of KFW. On the directions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is persistenly working with different partners in different sectors for the uplift of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has adopted the Public Investment Management (PIM) approach to ensure prudence in the provision and investment of funds on vital public infrastructure.
Led by the Planning and Development Department, the PIM would foster the decision-making and resource allocation functions of the provincial government by aligning intended project results with the strategic development objectives.
The PIM system would improve coordination and synergy among the development projects funded by development partners or through government resources to create greater impact of public investment on the provincial economy. It is an approach to manage government expenditures for public infrastructure strategically and efficiently.
PIM approach of the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in line with the approved recommendations of the Federal Government’s Planning Division for the simplification of development processes to improve public investment management. Given the limited financial, human and material resources, the PIM framework will enable the Planning and Development Department to maximise the efficiency of public investment through improved planning, selection and management of valuable public funds.
Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah chaired the PIM core committee meeting to review the progress and for further recommendations to issue emphasized decisions for implementation/execution.
The 14th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party on Thursday approved 16 projects worth 100 billion rupees. Approval was given in the meeting of PDWP chaired by Additional Chief Secretary P&D Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shehab Ali Shah. Notable projects include a feasibility study for the establishment of economic zones in the amalgamated districts which will be an important milestone for economic prosperity in the amalgamated districts.
The meeting was attended by relevant departments and members. The Forum approved projects in the areas of irrigation, health, rural development, higher education and industrial development for the development of the province. Among the approved projects are construction, improvement and expansion of Janki Khel, Azizi Khel and Maturizi Irrigation Channels in Swat District, construction of Surkhwai Dam Project in Mardan District, construction of Sher Dara Dam Project in Swabi District, and in District DI Khan construction of Kora Nala Dam Project.
Construction of Samari Payan Dam in Kohat District, Purchase of land for construction of Police Infrastructure in Mardan District, Establishment of Social Media Partnership Platforms for Awareness and Feedback on Remedial Measures, Establishment of Bannu, Bunair and Karak BHUs,
Construction of Expressway from Swat Expressway to Buner, GPI upgrade from GTVC in Batgram, GPI upgrade in Harpur, integrated development package for Orakzai, establishment of 17 Government Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Funding for Land and Boundary Wall in Government Degree College Kohala Jabri Haripur District, Upgradation of Existing University Campus in Chitral District to a Complete University, and Strengthening Health System of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in which Non-Teaching Work will be done on DHQ hospitals.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, like other sectors of the province, is working on the construction of wheat warehouses to provide an efficient and robust system of wheat supply to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Planning and Development Department, KP review and monitoring team reviewed the ongoing scheme in Tank district in this regard. Similar warehouses are being constructed in all the provinces and especially in the integrated districts on the special instructions of the Chief Minister KP.
Meeting of Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shehzad Bangash and Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jahan Ansari with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan. Additional Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah was also present in the meeting. The meeting discussed issues related to peaceful conduct of the second phase of local body elections. Review of the unfortunate incidents that took place in some places in the first phase of local body elections. In the second phase of these elections, strategies were discussed to prevent such untoward incidents. The first phase of local body elections was generally peaceful, said Mahmood Khan However, some unfortunate incidents took place in some places, the Chief Minister said In the second phase of these elections, such incidents should be prevented, the Chief Minister directed Arrangements and preparations for peaceful conduct of second phase of local body elections should start from now, says CM In this regard, an effective system of coordination should be established between the district administration, police and the Election Commission, said the Chief Minister. The provincial government is committed to holding the second phase of local body elections in a peaceful and clean environment, Mahmood Khan said. To make effective use of all available financial resources and manpower for this purpose, the provincial government will provide all necessary resources for the peaceful and transparent conduct of these elections, Mahmood Khan said
A meeting was convened regarding e-tendering in Planning and Development Department in which progress in e-procurement process was discussed in order to improve transparency and good governance. MD KPPRA and all concerned departments attended the meeting.
The priorities of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the personal interest of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Mahmood Khan, for the improvement, ease and convenience of transportation in the province, a never-ending series of road improvements and new constructions has begun. Asphalt work is in full swing in Dir Banda Gai Talash district which will bring development and prosperity in the area.
Meeting of Public Private Partnership Committee chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan. Good news for the people of the province, approval has been given for the construction of Dir Expressway and Peshawar DI Khan Motorway under public-private partnership. The Dir Expressway will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 33.5 billion. The 30 km long expressway from Chakdara to Rabat will be constructed. The construction of this highway will reduce the distance by 27 km. The four-lane expressway will have two tunnels and three interchanges.
The 360 km long Peshawar DI Khan Motorway will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 243 billion. 19 interchanges and two tunnels will be constructed on this 6-lane motorway. Both mega projects have already been approved by ECNEC.
These highway projects are of utmost importance for the development of the province on a sustainable basis Mahmood Khan said. The construction of these highways will boost tourism, trade and economic activities in the province, the Chief Minister said. The process of procurement of lands required for implementation of projects should be started in time, Chief Minister said. Implementation of these projects according to timelines will be ensured Mahmood Khan said. Strict implementation of existing rules and regulations of the provincial government regarding implementation of these projects under public-private partnership should be ensured, Chief Minister said.