Secretary P&D In a Farewell Meeting With Outgoing Caretaker Cabinet
Secretary Planning and Development, Department, Mr. Khayam Hassan Khan in a farewell meeting of the caretaker cabinet.
UNHCR Delegation Met Chief Economist Arifullah Awan
A delegation from UNHCR met with the Chief Economist, Mr. Arifullah Awan, at the Planning and Development Department, today. The Chief Economist commended the role of UNHCR. Discussions during the meeting focused on UNHCR interventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly regarding flood assessment and rehabilitation. It was agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation.
The Participants of 39th MCMC Visited P&D Department KP
The Participants of 39th MCMC visited Planning and Development, Department. A meeting with them held under the chairmanship of Chief Economist, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Arifullah Awan. The Participants also visited GIS Hub. They were briefed regarding PCMS system and GIS Hub.
Portfolio Review of Foreign-Funded Projects
Upon the directions of Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ali Amin Gandapur a meeting regarding portfolio review of foreign funded projects held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah. Relevant secretaries, Chief Economist, project directors and representatives from sections of Planning and Development Department attended the meeting. The progress made so far was reviewed. Additional Chief Secretary directed to expedite activities, and added to enhance the coordination among stakeholders.
Joint Progress Review Meeting on Foreign-Funded Projects
Today, a joint progress review meeting was held at civil Secretariat in Peshawar, focusing on the progress and readiness of foreign funded projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meeting was Co-Chaired by Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Dr. Kazim Niaz and Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development, Department, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah.The meeting witnessed the presence of officials including Secretaries of line departments, and representatives from the World Bank.
Various aspects of the projects, including their physical progress, and disbursement target for the financial year, were meticulously reviewed. Emphasis was placed on expediting ongoing projects and ensuring the implemention of projects to fulfill the developmental needs of the province.
Instructions were issued to enhance cost-effectiveness, with a clear directive to effectively implement these projects for the socio economic uplift of the province.
Mr.Shahid Ullah Khan Assumed The Charge of Secretary P&D Department KP
Mr. Shahid Ullah Khan assumed the charge of Secretary of Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chief Economist Mr. Arif ullah Awan briefed Secretary about overall development portfolio of P&D while Mrs. Sarah Rehman Chief of International Development Section presented the foreign portfolio.
Meeting With World Bank Mission
A meeting with the World Bank Mission, headed by Mr. Tobias Haque, Lead Country Economist and accompanied by Co-TTL Miss Irum Touqeer was held under the Chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah. Various cooperation areas were thoroughly discussed. Chief Economist Mr. Arifullah Awan also attended the meeting.
Inauguration of Startup Workshop
Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah inaugurated Start-up Workshop for The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Economic Transformation Project, a joint venture of International Fund for Agricultural Development and Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Covering all the districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Merged districts, the overarching goal of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction, as well as to enhance food and nutrition security among rural households. The project is aimed at achieving improved rural income and employment, focusing on high-value agriculture in a sustainable and climate-resilient manner with a special focus on youth and women.
Approximately 785,000 households, comprising around 4.35 million individuals, will directly or indirectly benefit from household-level interventions. These interventions include economic graduation and insertion, market-oriented professional farmer organizations (PFOs), and revamping Farms Service Centers (FSCs) aimed at enhancing market access and productivity. Additionally, capacity-building initiatives, skill development trainings will also be provided to enhance the effectiveness of assets and promote enterprise development.
Development Partners Conference on Development of Merged Districts
Development Partners Unite to Support Growth in the Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Development partners from around the world joined forces at a landmark conference hosted by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to catalyze public investments for the advancement of the Merged Districts. The conference, held in Peshawar, saw a convergence of major stakeholders committed to enhancing the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Esteemed participants, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the European Union (EU), alongside prominent United Nations agencies like UNDP, UNICEF, UN-FAO, WFP, and IOM, reaffirmed their unwavering dedication to the development of the Merged Districts.
During the conference, key presentations highlighted the profile, challenges, progress, and collaborative opportunities within the merged districts. Strategic areas of partnership were outlined, including a robust economic plan, an education literacy campaign (“Ilm Tolo Da Para”), and various development opportunities for Dir and Chitral areas.
Notable commitments were announced, with the Asian Development Bank pledging USD 1 billion towards development initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasizing sustainable growth. Similarly, the World Bank shared its commitment of USD 500 million to address critical gaps in infrastructure, energy, and education.
The European Union reiterated its support for Pakistan’s development with a significant grant of USD 100 million, focusing on skills development, Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR), governance, and the rule of law.
Chief Secretary of KP expressed gratitude to donors and partners for their steadfast support. Amid resource constraints, the collaboration of development partners remains essential. The collective efforts towards stability in the merged districts aim not only to promote peace but also to unlock the region’s potential for prosperity, benefiting the entire region.
Country Director of IFAD Pakistan Met ACS KP
Country Director of IFAD Pakistan, Ms. Fernanda Thomaz Da Rocha, met with the Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, to review the Rural Economic Transformation Project (RETP). Chief Economist Mr. Arifullah Awan and Chief IDS, Mrs. Sarah Rehman also attended the meeting.
