Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a comprehensive development package worth more than Rs 206 billion for Hazara Division, unveiling 160 development projects under the Khushhal Hazara Programme as part of the Khushhal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Budget 2026 27.
According to official budget documents, the development initiative will be implemented across all districts of Hazara Division and covers nearly 22 key sectors, making it one of the largest regional development programmes introduced by the provincial government in the current fiscal year.
The package includes a wide range of projects focused on improving road infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, irrigation systems, tourism infrastructure, energy projects, urban development, clean drinking water supply, sanitation, and other essential public services. The government believes these investments will significantly improve the quality of life for residents while addressing long-standing infrastructure and service delivery gaps across the region.
Officials said the programme has been designed to stimulate economic activity by creating employment opportunities during both the construction and operational phases of the projects. They added that enhanced infrastructure and improved public services are expected to attract private investment, strengthen tourism, facilitate trade, and support sustainable economic growth throughout Hazara Division.
The provincial government stated that the Khushhal Hazara Programme reflects its commitment to ensuring balanced regional development by allocating substantial resources to underdeveloped and strategically important areas. The initiative aims to reduce regional disparities while accelerating socio-economic progress across the division.
Once implemented, the development projects are expected to strengthen connectivity, improve access to quality healthcare and education, expand basic civic amenities, and enhance the overall development landscape of Hazara Division, contributing to the province's broader vision of inclusive and sustainable growth under the 2026 27 budget.

Swat | ReNews Pakistan
The Swat District Administration, in coordination with the Swat Development Authority (SDA), has sealed several illegally operated zipline facilities at some of the district's most visited tourist destinations after inspections revealed that the operators were functioning without the mandatory No Objection Certificates (NoCs).
The enforcement action was carried out during a joint inspection campaign across key tourist locations, including Mahodand Lake, Saifullah Lake, Chashma Shafa Aabshar and other recreational sites known for attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors during the peak tourism season.
According to officials, the inspection teams found that multiple zipline operators had established and were operating adventure tourism facilities without obtaining the legally required approvals from the relevant authorities. The absence of valid NoCs and regulatory clearances prompted officials to immediately seal the installations to prevent further public use.
The district administration stated that the move forms part of a wider initiative to strengthen oversight of adventure tourism activities and ensure that all recreational facilities operating in Swat comply with applicable legal, technical and public safety requirements.
Authorities have instructed the affected operators not to resume operations until they obtain all mandatory permissions and demonstrate full compliance with the prescribed safety, security and operational standards. Officials emphasized that protecting the lives of tourists remains the government's foremost priority and that no commercial adventure activity will be permitted to operate without meeting regulatory requirements.
The administration further noted that inspections of tourism-related facilities will continue across the district to identify unauthorized operations and ensure that adventure tourism develops in a safe, regulated and sustainable manner. Officials warned that strict legal action will be taken against operators found violating government regulations or compromising public safety.

Peshawar: [ReNews Pakistan]
The Peshawar Safe City Project has formally integrated the surveillance camera network of the city's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system into its central monitoring platform following the signing of a cooperation agreement with TransPeshawar. The move is aimed at strengthening public safety, improving urban surveillance and enabling a quicker response to security incidents across the provincial capital.
The agreement was signed at the headquarters of the Peshawar Safe City Project, establishing a framework for technical collaboration between the two organizations. Under the arrangement, live video feeds from surveillance cameras installed at BRT stations have been connected to the Safe City command and control system, significantly expanding the reach of the city's security infrastructure.
Officials described the integration as a major step towards creating a more coordinated and technology driven public safety network. By allowing real time access to camera footage from BRT stations, authorities expect to improve monitoring of public transport facilities, enhance situational awareness and enable law enforcement agencies to respond more rapidly to emergencies, criminal activity and other public safety incidents.
The expanded surveillance network is expected to support more effective traffic management, crowd monitoring and incident investigation while improving the security of thousands of passengers who use the BRT system every day. Officials said the collaboration demonstrates the government's commitment to using modern technology to enhance urban security and public service delivery.
Authorities added that closer coordination between the Safe City Project and TransPeshawar will facilitate more efficient information sharing and operational planning, contributing to a safer and more secure environment for commuters and residents throughout Peshawar.