The 20th meeting (20th Cabinet Meeting KPK) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
The meeting was attended by cabinet members, the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries, and other relevant administrative secretaries.
Overview of Cabinet Decisions:
- A total of 19 cabinet meetings have been held to date, resulting in 518 major decisions. Out of these, 486 decisions (95%) have been fully implemented, while seven are under implementation as per the set timelines, and 15 decisions are experiencing delays.
- The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction with the overall implementation progress but directed departments to ensure the execution of pending decisions by the next meeting.
Key Directives and Approvals:
- Administrative Efficiency:
- Administrative departments were instructed to ensure the full utilization of released development funds. While the overall utilization rate is satisfactory, further improvements are required.
- Cabinet members were directed to visit districts and divisions to monitor developmental projects and include local public representatives in these inspections.
- Anti-Money Laundering Measures:
- Approval was given for the implementation of the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) system. Real estate institutions and officials will now be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Designated Non-Financial Business and Professions (DNFBP) framework to curb illegal financial activities.
- Environmental Initiatives:
- A grant agreement with the German-funded organization KfW for Phase II of the Billion Tree Afforestation Support Project was approved. The project aims to further forest conservation efforts with an additional grant of PKR 20 million.
- Food Security:
- Approval was granted for releasing 77,762 metric tons of imported wheat to flour mills, based on safety tests conducted by a technical committee.
- Infrastructure Development:
- Several developmental projects, including grid stations in South Waziristan, Tirah Maidan Khyber, and Bajaur, were approved.
- Additional funding of PKR 698.046 million for a trauma center at DHQ Hospital Lakki Marwat was sanctioned.
- A grant of PKR 54.63 million for the Provincial Public Health Reference Laboratory was approved.
- Healthcare and Social Welfare:
- Financial aid of PKR 20 million for Mission Hospital, Peshawar, was approved to cover free treatment for poor patients and staff salaries.
- Upgrading hospitals in D.I. Khan and Lower Dir was approved, enhancing healthcare services in these areas.
- A compensation plan for victims of landmine incidents was also sanctioned.
- Road and Sports Projects:
- Approval was given for improving Bannu Road and funding for Baran Dam land acquisition.
- Development costs for sports facilities were revised to PKR 1777.677 million, with enhancements to D.I. Khan’s Sports Complex costing PKR 583.349 million.
- Education:
- Budget allocation for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Higher Education Academy of Research and Training was approved.
- The Government Technical Institute (GTI) in Shalman will be transformed into a modern model school under the Elementary and Secondary Education Department.
- Revised Rules and Local Governance:
- Approval was granted for the revised Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Property Lease Rules 2025.
- A relief package for families in Makki, Ladha subdivision, South Waziristan, was sanctioned.
- Climate and Urban Development:
- Measures to address the impact of climate change in Buner and Shangla districts were approved.
- Plans for graveyards in Peshawar were revised, allowing PDA to establish graveyards in suitable locations.
- Police and Law Enforcement:
- Age relaxation for police recruitment was abolished, aligning with provincial management service principles.
- Additional police posts for the Kurram Road Protection project were approved.
- Miscellaneous Decisions:
- Transfer of land from the Agriculture Department to establish educational and sports facilities.
- Approval for financial aid of PKR 2.8 million for a kidney transplant for a resident of Charsadda.
Conclusion:
The 20th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet highlighted a firm dedication to development, transparency, and governance.
With the effective implementation of these decisions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is poised to reach important milestones in economic growth, social welfare, and environmental sustainability.
This proactive strategy guarantees that the government remains in tune with the expectations of its citizens while thoroughly tackling regional challenges