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Express Tribune
24-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
CM Gandapur reviews development proposals for DI Khan Division
A consultative meeting chaired by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur was held on Saturday to review development proposals for the Dera Ismail Khan Division as part of preparations for the upcoming Annual Development Programme (ADP). The session, part of a series of ongoing meetings, focused on evaluating and prioritizing projects for inclusion in the new ADP. Attendees included members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from the DI Khan Division, as well as senior officials from divisional and district administrations. Officials provided detailed briefings on the status and implementation of development projects initiated under the current fiscal year's ADP across the division's four districts. Chief Minister Gandapur emphasized that completing ongoing development schemes would be the top priority in the forthcoming budget. He announced that a substantial portion of the development funds would be allocated to projects nearing completion to ensure timely public benefit. "Projects with at least 80 percent completion will be finalized in the coming year," he stated. "Additionally, large-scale projects that address the broader needs of the population will be prioritized for inclusion in the new ADP." He noted that the ADP's 13-year throw-forward has been reduced to seven years and is expected to be trimmed further in the next fiscal year. The Chief Minister highlighted that a record 550 development schemes were completed during the current yearthe highest in the province's historywith over 600 expected to be completed in the coming year. He urged elected representatives to propose projects that would benefit large segments of the population. He also reiterated the government's commitment to the health and education sectors.
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
KP to allocate 100pc funds for near completion projects
PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the concerned officials to allocate 100% funds in the next budget for projects nearing completion, adding that the timely completion of ongoing projects would be the top priority in the upcoming budget. He was presiding over a consultative meeting with the elected public representatives regarding finalization of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for Kohat Division in the upcoming fiscal year here on Friday. Besides, members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from all five districts of Kohat Division, Advisor to Chief Minister on Finance and senior officials from the Planning & Development Department, the officials of divisional administration also participated in the consultative session. The progress on ongoing development projects in Kohat Division and the status of fund allocation were reviewed in the meeting. Relevant officials, on this occasion, gave sector-wise briefings on the progress of ongoing development projects in Kohat division. Furthermore, the meeting was briefed in detail about the proposed projects to be included in the next Annual Development Programme. The chief minister stated that 80% of the development funds for the next fiscal year will be allocated to ongoing projects; however, new projects based on urgent public needs will also be included in the development program. "The new projects are being finalized in consultation with the relevant elected public representatives," he remarked. He instructed the officials to prepare the feasibility studies and PC-1s for the new projects in a timely manner, emphasizing that drinking water supply schemes in the southern districts should be given priority in the new development program. Likewise, he directed that all tube well solarization projects be fully funded in the upcoming budget. Ali Amin Gandapur urged upon the elected representatives to submit timely proposals for the establishment of schools and colleges in rented buildings in their respective constituencies and to pay special attention to healthcare projects in remote areas. He stressed that no district should be without a District Headquarter Hospital, and no tehsil should be without a Tehsil Headquarter Hospital. Moreover, he directed improvement in service delivery in the existing hospitals. The meeting also discussed matters related to the use of royalty funds for the oil and gas-producing districts of Kohat Division. On this occasion, the Chief Minister stated that in the next budget, Kohat Division will receive 100% of its royalty share, while special packages will be included in the development programme for the tribes and areas in Kurram that have cooperated with the government in restoring peace. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
09-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gandapur commits full royalty to Kohat
As part of the ongoing consultative sessions with elected public representatives aimed at preparing the development program for the new fiscal year at the divisional level, a significant meeting was held in Peshawar on Friday. The session, chaired by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, focused on finalizing the Annual Development Program (ADP) for the Kohat Division for the upcoming fiscal year. Members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from all five districts of the division attended the meeting, along with the Chief Minister's Advisor on Finance, senior officials from the Planning and Development Department, and the Kohat divisional administration. During the session, participants reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects across Kohat Division, as well as the current status of fund allocations. On this occasion, relevant officials provided detailed, sector-wise briefings on the implementation status of development projects underway in the region. The meeting also included comprehensive presentations on the proposed projects slated for inclusion in the forthcoming ADP. Chief Minister Gandapur instructed officials to allocate 100 per cent of the required funds in the next budget for projects that are nearing completion, underscoring that the timely completion of these ongoing initiatives would be a top priority in the upcoming fiscal cycle. He stated that 80 per cent of the development funds for the next fiscal year will be allocated to existing projects, while new initiatives addressing pressing public needs would also be considered for inclusion in the development program. "The new projects are being finalized in close consultation with the relevant elected public representatives," the Chief Minister remarked. He directed officials to prepare feasibility studies and PC-1s for new projects in a timely manner, emphasizing that drinking water supply schemes in the southern districts should be prioritized in the upcoming development plan. In addition, the Chief Minister directed that all tube well solarization projects should receive full funding in the new budget. He also urged elected representatives to submit proposals promptly for establishing schools and colleges currently operating in rented buildings within their constituencies. He called for special attention to be paid to healthcare projects in remote and underserved areas. The Chief Minister stressed that no district should be left without a District Headquarters Hospital and no tehsil without a Tehsil Headquarters Hospital. He further instructed the relevant departments to work towards improving service delivery standards in existing healthcare facilities. The meeting also discussed issues concerning the use of royalty funds from oil and gas-producing districts within Kohat Division. Chief Minister Gandapur announced that in the upcoming budget, Kohat Division would receive 100 per cent of its due royalty share. He also revealed that special development packages would be included in the ADP for the tribal areas of Kurram District that have played a vital role in supporting the government's efforts to restore peace and stability.
