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The 7th PSC Meeting of the KP Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project

The 7th Project Steering Committee Meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ikramullah Khan. During the meeting, the physical and financial progress was reviewed and the Work Plan was approved.
Additional Chief Secretary emphasised to expedite activities. The Project Team was assured that the Additional Chief Secretary’s office and Planning and Development Department would be available to help them in achieving targets within timelines.
The project involves rehabilitating watercourses, introducing High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems (HEIS) on a cost-sharing basis, and providing capacity building to farmers.

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Agreement Signing Ceremony Between IMSciences & P&D Department

An agreement signing ceremony was held between Institute of Management Sciences and the Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for a Climate Change Diploma program for government officials, under the UNICEF Multi-Year Program. The agreement was signed by Prof Dr. Usman Ghani the Director of IMSciences Peshawar and Dr Ehtisham Ul Haq, the Chief International Development Section (IDS), respectively. The ceremony was graced by the Secretary of the Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Adeel Shah.

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2nd Meeting of the Steering Committee of EHSAAS Nujawan Program

The 2nd Meeting of the Steering Committee of EHSAAS Nujawan Program was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Adeel Shah, Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting reviewed progress on program initiatives aimed at empowering youth through skill development, employment opportunities, and entrepreneurship support, aligning with the province’s development goals.

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6th PDWP Held on 25th October 2025

The sixth meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ikramullah Khan.
The meeting was attended by PDWP members and officers of the concerned departments. The forum approved 96 important projects related to roads, primary and secondary and higher education, health and urban development for the development of the province.

Among them, several road schemes were approved to enhance connectivity and promote economic development across the province. The approved projects are expected to improve overall infrastructure, facilitate trade and promote economic activities in the region. The schemes will not only provide better access to remote areas but will also open new avenues for trade and industry, which will ultimately contribute to the economic development and prosperity of the province.

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ADB Portfolio For KPK Was Reviewed

The Asian Development Bank Portfolio for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was reviewed under the Chairmanship of Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Adeel Shah.
The ADB mission was led by the Deputy Country Director Pakistan. Chief IDS, and Project Directors attended the meeting.
The ADB team lauded the partnership and appreciated the progress on ongoing projects in KP and emphasized the importance of project disbursement and compliance. Secretary P&D stressed the need for timely project completion and directed Project Directors to ensure that the projects remain on track.
The pipeline projects for 2026 and 2027 were also discussed.

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Wrap-Up Meeting With the ADB Special Project Administration Mission

A wrap-up meeting with the ADB Special Project Administration mission for the 300 MW Balakot Hydropower Project (HPP) was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ikramullah Khan. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Energy and Power, Chief Power and IDS, P&D section, Project Director, and other relevant officials.
The ACS appreciated the progress made so far and directed the PMU to closely monitor the project’s progress to ensure its timely completion. He emphasized that this flagship project is already on the KP Good Governance Road Map, aiming to provide clean and green energy for social and economic uplift in the region. The ACS assured P&D support for regular project review meetings to keep the project on track and ensure its timely completion, given its significant importance.

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A Meeting Regarding Finding of KP-SPRING

A meeting was held in the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the chairmanship of Secretary Health, Mr. Shahidullah, to discuss the findings of recent research conducted by Health section KP-SPRING in the districts of Peshawar and Swabi on the prevalence and determinants of stunting among children. The Chief Economist, P&D, Mr. Arifullah Awan, was also present in the meeting along with representatives from various sections of P&D. The session brought together key health officials, nutrition experts, and development partners to review evidence-based insights and formulate actionable strategies to address the issue.
The research findings presented highlighted the high prevalence of stunting in the two districts, emphasizing several key determinants, including maternal health and nutrition before and during pregnancy, inadequate infant and young child feeding practices, poor sanitation and hygiene conditions, low household income and food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare and awareness.
Secretary Health, Mr. Shahidullah, appreciated the efforts of the research teams and underscored the urgent need for coordinated, evidence-based interventions to reduce stunting rates. He advised the formulation of a comprehensive provincial plan focusing on strengthening maternal and child nutrition programs, enhancing community-based awareness campaigns, improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, and expanding research to other districts for comparative analysis and better targeting of interventions.
The meeting concluded with a consensus to develop a multi-sectoral action plan aimed at reducing stunting prevalence and ensuring sustainable child health and nutrition outcomes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A Meeting Regarding KPHSSP

A meeting regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health System Strengthening Program (KPHSSP) and Revamping of Non-Teaching DHQ Hospitals, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, the focus was on enhancing collaboration among departments and stakeholders to ensure the due pace of progress. The Additional Chief Secretary directed representatives of C&W and Finance Department to provide necessary facilitation for the project to achieve targets within specified timelines.

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PSC Meeting On KP-RIISP

The Project Steering Committee Meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Ikramullah Khan, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, the progress made so far of respective department was reviewed. The annual work plan for 2025-26 and operational manual for the Project were approved. The Additional Chief Secretary emphasized the need to ensure the project’s impacts benefit the general public and maximum population ,and directed to expedite activities.

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