The World Bank’s Country Director, Mr. Najy Benhasin called on Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Ikramullah Khan to review the World Bank portfolio. The meeting was also attended by Secretaries of line departments. Interventions in roads, health, energy & power, tourism, and agriculture sector were discussed in detail. During the meeting, it was agreed to enhance cooperation.
The Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Imdadullah Bosal, chaired a meeting to discuss the development priorities of the province, including merged districts. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Secretary Planning and Development Department, Secretary Finance, and other relevant officials. The meeting included a comprehensive briefing on the current status of the province’s development portfolio.
The Provincial Steering Committee Meeting for the European Union Funded Projects, which aims to promote the rule of law and enhance the criminal justice system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held under the chairmanship of Secretary Planning and Development Department, Mr. Shah Mahmood Khan. Mr. Sven Ruesch, Acting Head of Cooperation, European Union, Mr. Knut Ostby, Resident Representative, UNDP, Ms. Meriem El Harouchi, First Secretary, Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, Ms. Sharmela Rasool, Country Head, UN Women, Ms. Zainab Qaisar Khan, Head of Sub Office Peshawar, UN Women, Mr. Sher Khan, Rule of Law Expert, UN Women, Mr. Waqas Shah, Criminal Justice and ROL Coordinator, UNODC, Ms. Chamila Hemathagamma, Programme Manager Rule of Law, UNDP, Mr. Arshid Jan, Deputy Programme Manager Rule of Law, UNDP and Ms. Caitlin Chittenden, Rule of Law Specialist, UNDP attended the meeting. The progress made in strengthening the provincial rule of law coordination mechanisms and creating gender-responsive environments was discussed, with the goal of improving justice and security services delivery while upholding constitutional safeguards and human rights standards. The Secretary expressed gratitude to EU and UN for their continued partnership in supporting local development, gender empowerment, and rule of law initiatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
USAID Pakistan funded UNDP’s Planning Support Unit (PSU) and the Planning and Development Department’s Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate collaborated to provide result-based management training workshops to 123 planning staff members from various departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Secretary of Planning and Development Department, Mr. Shah Mahmood Khan inaugurated third session of these training workshops, which are intended to enhance project planning, implementation and monitoring.
Last year, P&DD KP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Team P&DD Gilgit Baltistan to provide PCFMS & ADP system to the province of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). After months of hard work and dedication, the systems were finally deployed, and people were trained on how to use them.
During a visit to GB province, P&D KP had the opportunity to meet with the Additional Chief Secretary, who expressed interest in the PCFMS and appreciated the work done by P&DD KP. This positive feedback was a welcome validation of the effort put in by P&DD KP.
The PCFMS & ADP system provided by P&DD KP are an essential tool for managing information in any organization. They help streamline processes, reduce errors, and provide real-time data to decision-makers. In GB province, these systems were put to use in by P&DD.
The deployment of PCFMS & ADP system in GB province was a significant undertaking, and the success of the project can be attributed to the hard work of P&DD KP and the willingness of P&DD GB to learn and adopt new technology. The people of GB province are now better equipped to manage their affairs and make informed decisions thanks to these systems.
In conclusion, the deployment of systems in GB province is an example of a successful partnership between two teams working towards a common goal. The project has set a precedent for future collaborations and serves as a reminder of the importance of technology in modern-day organizations.
Regarding Northern Bypass and Khyber Pass Economic Corridor, Chairman NHA Captain Retired Muhammad Khurram Agha, Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Ikramullah Khan and related departments and field staff and representatives participated in the review meeting. Chairman NHA and Additional Chief Secretary were given a detailed briefing on the progress and current status of the projects.
