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High-Level Meeting is Held on BRT Peshawar
Today, a significant high-level meeting on Bus Rapid Transit held with the ADB Mission. Dr. Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah, Caretaker Advisor(P&D) to CM, KP, and Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, the Additional Chief Secretary of P&D, along with representatives from the BRT project, attended the meeting. The meeting centered on improving and finalizing ongoing BRT initiatives, prioritizing top-quality service for all commuters.
Meeting with ADB Mission on Strategizing Food Security
Strategizing Food Security: A meeting with Asian Development Bank Mission held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah. Discussions focused on the proposed project, emphasizing the adoption of modern techniques, climate change’s impact on cropping patterns, and empowering farmers at the grassroots level.
Consultation Session With Line Departments On The Climate Change Gender Action Plan
A consultation session with line departments on the Climate Change Gender Action Plan was convened by the Climate Change Cell, Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Federation Intends to Solve the Financial Problems of KPK
On the request of Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice Retired Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq presided over an important meeting today. the meeting was attended by the provincial government officials under the leadership of the caretaker chief minister. The concerned federal ministers and other high officials also participated in the meeting.
The Chief Minister informed the Prime Minister about the financial problems faced by the province and the arrears due to the federation in different periods. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar directed the relevant authorities to solve the financial problems of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa immediately. Prime Minister directed to form a committee headed by the Federal Finance Secretary to solve the problems of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The committee will make recommendations for payments towards the net profit of hydropower and oil and gas royalties. The Prime Minister also directed to speed up the process for granting university status to Khyber Medical College Peshawar and Ayub Medical College Abbottabad.
The Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-Ul-Haq Kaker is fully aware of the financial problems of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. the federal government will provide all kinds of support for the development and welfare of the merged districts. the caretaker prime minister acknowledged the sacrifices made by the people of KPK against terrorism.
the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expressed his gratitude to the caretaker Prime Minister for the steps he took to resolve the financial problems of KPK.
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34th Senior Management Course From NIM Islamabad Visited P&D Department KP
The participants of the 34th Senior Management Course from NIM Islamabad visited the Civil Secretariat Peshawar during their Inland Study Tour. Mr. Imtiaz Hussain Shah, the Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provided insights into development, provincial government procedures, and related matters to the visiting group. The participants received a briefing on the provincial government’s social and economic development plans.
5th Meeting of PSC Regarding WPEP
The 5th Meeting of Provincial Steering Committee regarding Wheat Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development, Department, Khyber Pakhtnkhwa, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah.
Additional Chief Secretary was briefed about the physical and financial progress.
Representatives from relevant departments and section of P&D attended the meeting.
Meeting In Honor of Outgoing AS Basharat Ahmad and Newly Appointed AS Shahid Ali
On behalf of the officers of the Planning and Development Department, a meeting was held in honor of Mr. Basharat Ahmed, the outgoing Additional Secretary of the Planning and Development Department, and Mr. Shahid Ali, the newly appointed officer in the Planning and Development Department.
Secretary Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Khayyam Hasan Khan wished the outgoing Mr. Basharat Ahmed and presented him with an honorary shield while welcoming the newly arrived officer Shahid Ali.
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Activation of Khyber Institute of Child Health
The meeting was chaired by the Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Justice Retired Syed Arshad Hussain Shah. Consideration of matters related to the activation of Khyber Institute of Child Health. Advisor to the Chief Minister on Health Dr Riaz Anwar Additional Chief Secretary Planning Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah and other relevant officials attended. Briefing the meeting on the progress on completion of the project.
âĒ The project was initiated under Federal PSDP in 2013, the civil work of the project is almost 90% completed.
âĒ To make the hospital functional, there is a problem of non-availability of sewage lines apart from electricity and gas connections, the release of funds for the purchase of medical equipment for the hospital, and the creation of new posts for the hospital.
âĒ PDA should immediately prepare a plan for the construction of the sewage line of the hospital and ensure its implementation, the issue of release of funds for the hospital should be raised with the relevant federal authorities, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah.
âĒ SNAs for the creation of required posts for the hospital should be submitted in the next meeting of the provincial cabinet for approval, as a plan of action with Pesco and SNGPL authorities to provide electricity and gas connections to the hospital. Prepared, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah
âĒ Khyber Institute of Child Health is an important public welfare project, no further delay will be tolerated in the completion of this project, and strict action will be taken against those guilty of negligence and negligence in this regard, Syed Arshad Hussain Shah.
Meeting on KPEC
A meeting on the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC) was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah. The Additional Chief Secretary was briefed on the project’s status, with an emphasis on expediting it due to its significance for the region and beyond. The meeting was attended by DG SDU, Planning and Development Department, representatives from relevant departments, and field staff. The KPEC Project aims to expand economic activity between Pakistan and Afghanistan by improving regional connectivity and promoting private sector development along the Khyber Pass Corridor. The Additional Chief Secretary also underscored the need for strong coordination among stakeholders, ensuring that the initiative addresses all available potential.
