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3rd PSC Meeting For Climate Resilience Through Horticulture Interventions in KP

The 3rd Provincial Steering Committee meeting for Climate Resilience Through Horticulture Interventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ikramullah Khan. Representatives from various relevant departments and sections of the Planning and Development Department attended the meeting. Progress made so far was discussed and necessary directions were given.

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Imran November 13, 2024 0
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Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan Met With CS KP

Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan, Samuel Rizk, met with Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary, in Peshawar today. During the meeting, key ongoing projects and development priorities for the province were discussed.

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Imran November 20, 2024 0
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KP Highlights Climate Vulnerability and Opportunities at COP29

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan, showcased its climate resilience strategies and ambitious plans to harness carbon markets at a high-profile side event at COP29, held at the Pakistan Pavilion in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event brought together leading policymakers, climate finance experts, and international development partners to discuss KP’s unique challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change.
The event commenced with a detailed presentation by Additional Chief Secretary Ikramullah Khan, who highlighted KP’s acute climate vulnerabilities, including the increasing frequency of floods, landslides, and deforestation impacts. Despite these challenges, he emphasized the immense potential of the province to lead the way in carbon sequestration through innovative projects. The presentation underscored KP’s natural resources and its strategic focus on developing a climate finance pipeline to tap into global carbon markets.
Following this, Junaid Dyar, the Project Director for the Billion Tree Tsunami project, provided a comprehensive overview of KP’s afforestation initiatives. He outlined the project’s significant achievements in restoring degraded ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and creating opportunities for generating carbon credits. The audience was given a clear picture of how such large-scale projects can position KP as a leader in regional climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
The event also included a high-profile panel discussion. The panel discussion was moderated by Hasaan Khawar, the Team Leader for the FCDO-funded SEED Programme, which is actively supporting KP in developing a climate finance transactions pipeline. The panel included prominent speakers.
Shahid Zaman, Secretary Forest and Climate Change for KP elaborated how the province is planning to use its wide forest base to tap into the carbon markets. Nick Haslam, an international climate finance expert, outlined strategies for KP to secure global climate financing by building institutional capacity and engaging the private sector. Kashmali Khan, representing Adam Smith International, highlighted the importance of international collaborations and knowledge-sharing to drive innovation in KP’s climate initiatives.
Mr. Muzammil Aslam, Finance Advisor to the KP Government, emphasized the economic potential of climate initiatives, noting that the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project is expected to generate 10 million jobs across Pakistan, with KP playing a pivotal role in this achievement. He also highlighted KP’s success in leveraging public-private partnerships (PPPs) to implement renewable energy projects, eco-tourism zones, and afforestation programs and emphasized that KP will be co-investing with any interested international investor in scaling KP’s climate action efforts.
Faisal Amin Khan, the Climate Change Lead at the Chief Minister’s Office, gave concluding remarks and dedicated the event to the forest workers who lost their lives while fighting forest fires. He acknowledged their sacrifices as a testament to KP’s commitment to environmental conservation. Faisal Amin Khan also reaffirmed the government’s dedication to climate resilience, announcing that next year KP will present the results of the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project.
The event served as a powerful platform to highlight KP’s leadership in climate resilience and its efforts to align with international best practices. By addressing climate vulnerabilities while leveraging its immense natural resources, the province is positioning itself as a model for subnational governments globally.
As the event concluded, participants praised KP’s forward-thinking initiatives and committed to supporting its journey toward climate adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable economic growth.

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Imran November 22, 2024 0
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Joint Review Meeting of UN Portfolio Held in Peshawar

The Joint Review Meeting of the UN portfolio was held today, under the co-chairmanship of Mr. Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department, and Mr. Mohamed Yahya, the United Nations Resident Coordinator.
During the meeting, various UN projects in the region were reviewed, highlighting the significant contributions made towards development. Mr. Ikramullah Khan expressed appreciation for the immense support provided by the United Nations, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and reaffirmed the government’s ongoing commitment to welcoming and fostering such partnerships.
Mr. Yahya, UNRCO, also acknowledged the strong support extended by the provincial government, emphasizing the positive outcomes of the collaborative efforts between the UN and the government in advancing development initiatives.
The meeting served as an important platform to assess progress and ensure the continued success of UN-supported projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Outcomes: Transformative Pathways To Achieve The SDGs: Basic social Services, Gender equality and Women’s Empowerment, Climate Change and the Environment, Sustainable Inclusive Economic Growth & Decent Work, Governance were thoroughly discussed.
Relevant Secretaries, Chief Economist, representatives from EAD, sections of P&D and projects attended the meeting.

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Imran November 29, 2024 0
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PPP Unit Arranged 3 Days Capacity Building Workshop For PDA Employees

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit, Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa successfully kicked off a 3-day capacity-building workshop for employees of the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA).
Day 1 featured an engaging Introduction to PPPs by Umar Ali, PPP Specialist from the SEED Program (UKAID). This was followed by presentation on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PPP Framework by Shahayar Mehmood, Chief PPP.
The workshop is designed to equip PDA employees with the knowledge and tools needed to implement innovative PPP solutions in development projects, fostering growth and collaboration.

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Imran December 3, 2024 0
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Inaguration of Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme By KP Government

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa took a great initiative to provide quality accommodation to the province’s low-income residents. For this purpose, an MoU is signed between Housing Department and the Bank of Khyber to implement the scheme called” Ehsaad Apna Ghar”.

The ceremony of signing MoU was held in CM House. Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur was the chief guest, provincial cabinet members Dr. Amjad Ali khan and Muzamal Aslim, officials of related departments and board members of Bank of Khyber were present at the occasion.

Under the scheme, low-income people will be given interest-free loans of up to 15 lakh rupees for the construction of a new house or extension and repair of an existing house. The scheme will cost Rs 4 billion.

A simplified schedule of 7 years has been suggested for repayment of loans. The maximum monthly installment of loan repayment will be up to 18 thousand rupees. This scheme will continue for the next 7 years under the revolving funds system. To avail loans under this scheme it is necessary to have own land.

“The provision of quality housing facilities to the people is among the priorities of the present provincial government, the launch of “Ehsaas Apna Ghar” scheme is an important link in this chain, this is another welfare project of the present provincial government, “ Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said.

“Under this program, interest-free loans will be provided to impart quality housing facilities to the low-income people of the province, the implementation of this program will not only provide low-income people with quality housing facilities but also improve their social, and economic conditions”, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said.

“Transparency should be ensured in all respects in the process of providing interest-free loans under the scheme, it should be ensured that these loans are given only to the entitled people, the provincial government has also started other welfare projects under the Ehsaas program. These projects include Ehsaas Young, Ehsaas Hunar and Ehsaas Roozer”, the chief minister said.

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2nd SCM of the Multi-Sectoral Coordination Mechanism for the Prevention of GBV

The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the Multi-Sectoral Coordination Mechanism for the Prevention of GBV was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, various activities under the project were reviewed, and the way forward was discussed.
The Additional Chief Secretary highlighted the significant progress made by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in combating GBV through comprehensive legislation.
Representatives from relevant departments and sections of P&D attended the meeting.

“The Multi-sectoral Coordination Mechanism for Prevention of GBV in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa serves as a cornerstone for streamlining efforts among government departments, civil society organizations, and international partners”, says Mr. Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at 2nd meeting of steering committee Multi-sectoral Coordination Mechanism for Prevention of GBV in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Imran December 6, 2024 0
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8th PDWP Meeting Held on 12th December 2024

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is committed to the uniform development of the province, the PDWP meeting approved the development projects worth more than 40 billion.

The eighth meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ikramullah Khan. In it, projects like the Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme, interest-free loans of up to 15 lakh rupees to provide quality housing to low-income people, were approved. A plan of 4 billion rupees was approved for the Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme.

Members of PDWP and officers of the concerned departments attended the meeting. The forum approved 32 important projects related to agriculture, tourism, health, social welfare, and sports for the development of the province.

Development projects of various sectors are the following:

In the meeting, approval was given for the dualization of the road from Sheikh Yusuf Adda to Mandira Bridge, Dera Ismail Khan. Improvement of Main GT Shuzai Hangu Road, Hangu District was also approved. Land acquisition plan for Swat Motorway Phase II under PSDP was also approved. The meeting also approved the construction of Kachhari Chowk to Shaheen Plaza Bannu Road Kohat.

Approval was given for widening and improvement of road from Beer to Kalangir on Haripur-Chapar road section of PKHAK (17 km).

Approval for maintenance and improvement of Tilpara Chinar Road in Karam District, approval for extension of Makin Chaleria Road,

The plan to establish an RTA office in Bannu was also approved.

Rehabilitation of damaged irrigation infrastructure in the merged districts, and design and construction of interchanges on Peshawar Ring Road were also approved. In the meeting, pilot projects for Ehsaas Apna Ghar Scheme, installation of 13 solar mini-grids in merged areas, solar energy projects for 300 places of worship for non-Muslims in merged districts, Pedo Power Houses, Economic Zones of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Feasibility Study for Transmission Line Evocation of Various Industrial Units in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Establishment of Independent Monitoring Unit in Health Department, Completed ADP Project Hayatabad Procurement of equipment for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Block of Medical Complex, Supply of Gym Equipment to Hayatabad Sports Complex, Framework Plan for Promotion of Sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rehabilitation of Squash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Renovation of existing sports grounds in Swat District. The provision of facilities, youth development package and establishment of youth facilities in merged districts, and accommodation plan of the local community for the convenience of tourists was approved in the meeting. Establishment of a resource center in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and plan for the introduction of e-stamp, special integrated area development package for South Waziristan district, plan for approval of integrated development package for Khyber district, promotion of agricultural and horticulture activities in integrated areas.

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Imran December 12, 2024 0
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Establishment of Climate Action Board

Building on the insights from COP29, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has convened a meeting chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary. This crucial gathering brings together Administrative Secretaries, development partners, and key programs to discuss the way forward to tap into climate financing. The Forum has agreed to seek approval of establishment of a Climate Action Board as the central coordination hub for streamlining efforts across all departments.

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Imran December 13, 2024 0
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Meeting on Watershed Management and Water Quality Solutions

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa convened a meeting to build on the insights gained from the COP29 event, which centered on Integrated Watershed Management and Water Quality Solutions. The meeting was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ikramullah Khan. Attendees included the Secretary of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Ms. Cindy Kushner, UNICEF’s WASH/Climate Chief, and other key stakeholders.
The primary focus of the discussion was to explore collaborative pathways for advancing the province’s climate agenda, with a particular emphasis on leveraging partnerships for sustainable progress in the WASH sector.

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