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13th and 14th PDWP Meetings Held Respectively on 1st March 2026

Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held the thirteenth and fourteenth meetings of the Provincial Development Working Party respectively

32 development projects worth over Rs52 billion approved in the PDWP meeting

Important projects in the education sector approved on the special instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi

Several important education projects have been approved to improve access to quality education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Approval of Degree College for Boys in Mansehra City: A degree college will be established in Mansehra City, which will increase access to higher education in the area.

Government Primary School (GPS) and Government Girls Primary School (GGPS) in Yarakhel Marghuz District Swabi: Primary schools for boys and girls have been approved in Yarakhel Marghuz, Swabi, with the aim of improving the infrastructure of basic education.

Revised scheme for establishment of 6 model schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved

A revised scheme for establishment of 6 model schools in Karak, Haripur, Charsadda, Hangu, Battagram, Bannu was approved and it was directed to be made active as soon as possible so that the students can get its effects as soon as possible.

Thousands of students are expected to benefit from these projects and will play an important role in the development of the education sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Underpass approved on the busiest Peshawar Ring Road of the provincial capital

A major development in the development of the capital

The Ring Road Underpass project has been approved. This project is expected to modernize the transport system in the provincial capital, which will ensure uninterrupted travel on the busiest corridor and solve travel problems.

This will not only reduce the travel time but also ensure easy and safe travel for the passengers.

Under the special instructions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, the 14th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party has approved 18 schemes in the road sector, with a total cost of Rs 17 billion, including 8 feasibility studies. These projects will significantly transform the road infrastructure across the province, improve access to remote areas, ensure safe travel and bring economic prosperity.

On the instructions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, a 26.6-kilometer road project from Lakki to Hakla is a major project.

The 26.6-kilometer long link road project from Lakki to Hakla, costing Rs 6163 million, is a major infrastructure project for the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The construction of a road from Lakki to Hakla under this project will reduce the travel time in the area and provide safe travel facilities to the people.

The project will also contribute to economic development as it will improve accessibility in the area and increase opportunities for trade and industry. The completion of the project will provide new employment opportunities for the people and will play an important role in the overall development of the province.

The meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Islam Zeb

The meeting was attended by PDWP members and officers of the concerned departments. The forum approved 32 important projects related to local government, roads, primary and secondary and higher education for the development of the province.

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15th PDWP Meeting Held on 4th of March 2026

The 15th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

On the special instructions of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, the PDWP meeting approved 13 development projects worth more than 25 billion.

The meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary of the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Islam Zeb.

The meeting was attended by PDWP members and officers of the relevant departments. The forum approved 13 important projects related to tourism, irrigation, roads, food for the development of the province.

The approved projects include the construction of a blacktop road from Ladha to Ghwak (5 km) in South Waziristan and the widening and blacktopping of the road from Sam to Karab Korona Lower Kanigram, improvement, widening and rehabilitation of existing roads and bridges in the merged areas, reconstruction, improvement, widening and rehabilitation of the road from Pir Bala Chowk to Shahgai Thana Chowk Peshawar and construction of roads in various UCs, solarization and rehabilitation of the existing inactive DWSS in Khyber district under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment and Institutional Cooperation Project, development of camping pod sites and rest houses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, construction of a road from Ziara to Daburi Orakzai, standardization and repair and rehabilitation of food grain warehouses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, innovative interventions in the food sector, equipping schools with solar energy in the merged areas, construction of 198 km of technically and economically feasible roads in Peshawar division, Badbir Tehsil of Peshawar district And includes feasibility studies and detailed designs of small dams in Hassan Khel.

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PDF Committee Meeting Held Under the Chairmanship of ACS KP

A meeting of the Project Development Facility (PDF) Committee was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Islam Zaib.
Relevant representatives from various departments and sections attended the meeting.
To ehance ease of doing business, PDF Committee approved funding for feasibility studies for projects in Tourism, Housing, Energy and Power, and Communications & Works departments.
The projects include Development of Alpine Ski Resort at Buyun, Kalam, Nishtar Abad Heights Peshawar, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Bannu Link Road Connecting N-55 with M-14, and Integrated Tourism Zone, Ganool.
The meeting aimed to facilitate private sector investment and promote public-private partnerships in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Video Link Meeting With Director KFW Mr. Sebastian Jacoby And His Team

A video link meeting was held between Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Adeel Shah, and representatives from P&D, along with Director KFW Mr. Sebastian Jacoby and his team. The meeting focused on discussing areas of mutual cooperation. During the meeting, the Secretary directed the team to expedite activities and pursue all initiatives simultaneously to ensure timely execution of projects.

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Review Meeting on ADB Portfolio for KP

A review meeting on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) portfolio for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Planning & Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Adeel Shah.
The ADB mission was led Nissanka Amila Salgado, Country Operations Head. The Chief IDS and Project Directors also attended the meeting, while multiple officials attended through a video link.
The ADB team lauded the partnership and appreciated the progress made so far in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, emphasizing the importance of project disbursement and compliance. The Secretary P&D stressed the need for timely completion and directed the Project Directors to ensure that projects remain on track.

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CM KP Meeting Regarding Upcoming ADP 2026-27

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired a video link meeting of the Planning and Development Department
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi issued instructions to complete the PC-1 of all schemes included in the upcoming Annual Development Program (ADP) by June. The Annual Development Program 2026-27 will be a roadmap for the all-round development of the province and priority will be given to backward districts.
In new development projects, employment opportunities, education, health and provision of basic amenities will be given top priority so that the people can directly benefit.
The meeting was briefed on the funds and expenditure released under the Annual Development Program 2025-26.
So far, 67 percent of the amount released has been spent, while 218 high-priority projects will be completed during the next financial year.
The federation has not yet released funds for the rapid development program of the merged districts in the current financial year, however, the provincial government has released Rs 29.6 billion.
In the next financial year’s development program, 80 percent of the funds will be allocated for ongoing projects and 20 percent for new projects.
The next development program includes a Roshan Qabas package of Rs 1,000 billion for the merged districts. In addition, proposals for the establishment of Health City, Ehsaas Jungle Program and Tribal Medical College are also part of the program.
Similarly, virtual classrooms, bag-free schools, artificial intelligence curriculum in schools, Tribal University and Integrated Development Package for Upper Chitral have also been included.
Expansion of the shelter network, Zamong Core Network, schools for special children, self-employment project for the disabled, Khyber Safari Train, divisional expansion of BRT, completion of Safe Cities and Cyber ​​Security Operation Center are also part of the next annual development program.

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The 9th PSC Meeting of the KPCIP

The 9th Project Steering Committee meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP) was held under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (P&DD) Mr. Islam Zaib to review the progress of the project and discuss key implementation matters.
The Committee reviewed the physical and financial progress, procurement status, and major milestones achieved under the project. Discussions focused on improving urban service delivery in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Kohat, Mardan, and Mingora (Swat).
KPCIP, implemented by the Local Government, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), aims to enhance water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management systems while strengthening the institutional capacity of Water and Sanitation Services Companies (WSSCs).
The Committee also reviewed key implementation challenges and provided strategic guidance to accelerate project implementation to ensure improved municipal services, climate-resilient infrastructure, and better urban living standards for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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ACS KP Held Consultative Meeting on ADP 2026-27

On the special instructions of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, regular consultative meetings are being held in the Planning and Development Department on the Annual Development Program for the year 2026-27. In these meetings, a detailed review of the annual development programs of various departments was taken. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Islam Zeb, was attended by Secretary Planning and Development Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adeel Shah, secretaries of the concerned departments and senior officials of P&D. The meeting also reviewed the progress made so far on the proposed Annual Development Program for the year 2026-27. The Planning and Development Department is taking practical steps to give a systematic shape to public welfare projects under an integrated strategy and the consultative process in this regard is being continued continuously.

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