The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) has been directed to prepare a comprehensive master plan to address traffic congestion and other urban challenges in the provincial capital. The directive was issued by Adviser on Local Government, Communications and Works, Agriculture and Housing, Asif Rafiq during a meeting on Monday to review ongoing and proposed development projects. Participants discussed several infrastructure proposals, including the expansion of Hashtnagri Bridge and the extension of Faqirabad Bridge to Government College Chowk. The proposals also include underpasses at Ram Das Bazaar, Jail Chowk and Shoba Bazaar Chowk. Officials presented a traffic management plan for Town Chowk on Khyber Road. Rafiq asked the PDA to assess the proposed schemes on technical and practical grounds and prioritize projects that could offer lasting relief from traffic problems. He also called for underpasses and overhead bridges at major congestion points where they are supported by actual requirements. The adviser directed the authority to improve the city’s appearance along the motorway and GT Road through better travel facilities, plantation, and flower cultivation.

Peshawar | ReNews National Correspondent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has directed the relevant authorities to begin restoring the ancestral homes of Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar as soon as possible. The direction was issued during a meeting on the preservation and development of Peshawar’s historical landmarks and tourist attractions. Faisal Karim Kundi also urged officials to accelerate heritage conservation work and improve facilities for visitors. Adviser for Development and Planning Usman Saifullah, Tourism Secretary Saadat Hassan and other officials attended the meeting. They briefed the governor on Peshawar’s historical and cultural significance, ongoing and proposed development projects, and plans to promote night tourism and heritage tourism. The governor said said Peshawar reflected centuries of history, civilisation and culture, and stressed that the city’s historical identity should be highlighted to attract visitors from within Pakistan and abroad. To make historic sites easier to reach, he called for special tourist bus services. He also directed officials to place the vintage ambulance and old fire engines preserved at Gor Khatri at a suitable location where visitors could view them. The governor further ordered the installation of large information boards near the Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza, introducing visitors to the city’s historical sites and cultural attractions. He also emphasised the role of cultural activities in preserving Peshawar’s traditions, arts and literary heritage. Faisal Karim Kundi welcomed ongoing conservation efforts and said restoring landmarks and improving visitor facilities could help strengthen the city’s cultural identity.

Peshawar : ReNews Pakistan The Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is advancing a proposed high-rise multi-purpose commercial complex on Nasir Bagh Road in Regi Model Town, Peshawar, through a joint venture public private partnership (PPP) framework. The authority has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to invite private sector participation for the comprehensive development of the project, which will encompass planning, design, construction, finance, marketing, sales, management, and operations. The development land for the project is approximately 50 kanals, equivalent to 272,250 square feet or 25,293 square metres. This site is situated at a key commercial junction connecting Regi Model Town, DHA Peshawar, and the Northern Bypass corridor, with strategic links to M 1 and N 5, as well as proximity to Sheikh Yaseen Town and Askari housing, indicating its potential to serve wider residential expansion in western Peshawar. The project structure leverages PDA’s contribution of a public land asset, with the selected private partner expected to bring development expertise, financing, and commercial execution capabilities. The authority has deliberately kept the final commercial programme flexible, allowing the joint venture substantial scope to determine the optimal mix of uses, which may include offices, retail, and hospitality. Minutes from a pre-proposal meeting reaffirmed the 50-kanal scope and highlighted the location’s potential as a broader business centre supporting regional trade movement.