Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
A key meeting of the Planning and Development Department was held under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi, where detailed review of newly proposed projects under the upcoming Annual Development Programme was conducted.
The meeting agreed on the restoration of dilapidated record rooms to ensure the protection of land records, provision of public services at the doorstep, and a proposal to introduce an economic empowerment scheme for minority communities in the merged districts.
It was also decided to prioritize major initiatives in the health sector, including the establishment of a Tribal Medical College, nursing colleges, upgradation of primary and secondary hospitals, development of a Health City, new blocks in Medical Teaching Institutions (MTIs), breast cancer screening centers, medical complexes, and construction of a 1,000-bed general hospital. Approval was also given for the establishment of drug testing laboratories.
In the education sector, proposals were reviewed for upgrading schools, improving basic facilities, constructing 20,000 additional classrooms, reviving non-functional IT labs, establishing science laboratories, and introducing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based curriculum in computer science. Scholarships for students from merged districts and construction of hostels for teachers are also part of the plan.
Furthermore, discussions were held on the early upgradation of infrastructure of mosques, madaris, Eidgahs, and graveyards. The meeting also considered the establishment of an e-Islamic Academy and the introduction of modern scientific subjects in consultation with religious scholars.
The Chief Minister stated that provision of basic facilities to the public and overall development of the province remain the government’s top priorities.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has launched an intensified province-wide crackdown against property tax defaulters, sealing multiple properties and recovering significant outstanding dues across several districts.
According to officials, enforcement actions have been escalated against chronic defaulters who failed to clear their liabilities despite repeated notices. Authorities have also initiated legal proceedings in cases where non-compliance persists.
In Nowshera’s Jehangira area, several properties were sealed, and approximately Rs300,000 was recovered in a single day. Similar کارروائیاں in Mardan led to the sealing of multiple units and recovery of over Rs2.14 million, which has been deposited into the government treasury.
Operations were also carried out in Mansehra and Peshawar, including commercial hubs such as Karkhano Market, where properties were sealed over non-payment of taxes.
Officials reiterated that the campaign will continue across the province and urged property owners to clear their outstanding dues promptly to avoid penalties, property sealing, and further legal action.

Nowshera: ReNews Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah has emphasized that a greener province is essential to address environmental protection and climate change challenges, as the government launched a large-scale tree plantation campaign on Pakistan Day.
The “Ehsaas Shajar” drive was formally inaugurated in Nowshera, where the chief secretary planted a sapling at the AFU Range located on Azakhel Spin Kani Charat Road. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including the provincial forest secretary, Deputy Commissioner Nowshera Irfanullah Mehsud, forest authorities, police officials, civil society members, teachers, and students.
Marking Pakistan Day, the campaign set a record target of planting one million saplings across the province in a single day on an official level, with active participation from the public. Plantation activities were carried out simultaneously at 285 locations throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Addressing the ceremony, the chief secretary stated that promoting greenery in the province is crucial for ensuring a safe, prosperous, and sustainable future for Pakistan. He added that Pakistan Day serves as a reminder to renew commitment towards serving the nation with integrity and dedication.
To ensure transparency and effective monitoring, the KP IT Board has established a digital web portal and a central control system, enabling real-time tracking of plantation activities through mobile images and live video feeds. A central control room has also been set up by the forest department to oversee the campaign.
Citizens have been encouraged to actively participate by planting trees in their homes and communities and sharing their contributions through the official portal.
The provincial government has pledged to continue the campaign, with a future target of planting 1.4 million saplings on August 14 to further expand forest cover.
Separately, Deputy Commissioner Nowshera Irfanullah Mehsud also took part in the campaign by planting a sapling at the DC House. He stated that 25,000 saplings have already been distributed across the district among government departments, youth groups, volunteers, and civil society, with additional plantation efforts underway to meet provincial targets.
Officials reiterated that tree planting not only improves environmental conditions but also ensures a safer and healthier future for the coming generations.