Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan DHA Peshawar has invited bids for two major infrastructure projects with a combined estimated cost of Rs 5.75 billion, marking a significant step in the development of the housing scheme. The procurement covers infrastructure development for Residential Sector F and construction of a new 132KV AIS Grid Station. The Residential Sector F infrastructure project has an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 billion. Sealed bids have been invited from eligible contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the C-B or above category. According to the tender schedule, bids for the Sector F infrastructure project must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Contractors are required to submit a Rs 30 million bid security along with their bids. The second project involves construction of a 132KV AIS Grid Station at an estimated cost of Rs 2.25 billion. Contractors holding a PEC C-1 or above rating have been invited to participate in the procurement process. Bids for the grid station project must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM, accompanied by a Rs 20 million bid security. The new grid station is expected to provide additional electricity capacity to support growing construction and future occupancy within the housing scheme. The Sector F infrastructure development is expected to cover essential facilities including roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, electricity infrastructure and landscaping. The tendering process will be followed by technical and financial evaluations, contract awards and mobilisation of successful contractors. The launch of procurement for the two projects represents an important phase in DHA Peshawar’s development cycle, moving the scheme beyond planning and allocation towards physical infrastructure execution. The development schedule also coincides with DHA Peshawar’s upcoming Residential Ballot on September 10, 2026. The ballot is a separate allocation activity and is not part of the infrastructure procurement process. Following the tender closing dates, key milestones for property owners and prospective buyers will include technical and financial evaluations, contract awards, contractor mobilisation, commencement of construction and eventual energisation of the grid station. Progress on Sector F infrastructure will also remain relevant to future possession and development timelines.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue and Estate Department has operationalised the E Registry system for property transactions across the province, aimed at making the registration process faster, more transparent and secure for citizens. According to the department, the E Registry system was launched on August 18, 2026, with standard operating procedures issued for its implementation at Sub Registrar Offices. The digital system is expected to facilitate landowners, buyers and sellers by reducing paperwork, speeding up the registration process and limiting the need for repeated visits to government offices. The department said the system would also strengthen the security of registered property documents, protect ownership rights and help reduce risks related to fraud, forgery, record manipulation and duplication. The E Registry system has been rolled out in Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Swat, Mardan, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Nowshera and Charsadda. The department advised buyers to continue conducting due diligence before purchasing property, including checking its legal status, ownership title, land records and any pending litigation or restrictions. The initiative is part of the Revenue and Estate Department's wider digitisation programme, which includes digital land records, digitised Fard services and moves towards electronic payments and e stamping.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is moving forward with plans to establish its own electricity transmission and grid system to improve power supply across the province and meet the growing energy requirements of its industrial sector. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was briefed on the proposed provincial transmission and grid network during a meeting held to review ongoing initiatives and key matters concerning the Energy and Power Department. During the meeting, the chief minister emphasized that KP should receive its constitutional share from the hydropower and other natural resources produced within the province. He noted that KP plays a significant role in meeting Pakistan’s overall energy requirements and should benefit appropriately from its contribution. Officials informed the meeting that KP accounts for more than 70 percent of Pakistan’s total hydropower generation supplied to the national grid. However, the province currently lacks an independent transmission network, requiring it to transmit and sell electricity through the existing national system. The proposed provincial transmission network is expected to provide KP with greater capacity to manage and distribute electricity while supporting industrial development and improving energy availability in different parts of the province. Chief Minister Afridi directed the relevant authorities to prepare and present the provincial transmission line project at an investors’ conference. He termed the initiative commercially attractive and said several countries had already expressed interest in investing in the project. The meeting also reviewed KP’s production of other key energy resources. Officials said the province produces approximately 530 million cubic feet of natural gas per day against consumption of around 200 million cubic feet, leaving a substantial production surplus. KP also produces nearly 850 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) daily, while its consumption is estimated at around 600 tons per day. According to the briefing, KP contributes approximately 48 percent of Pakistan’s crude oil production and around 38 percent of the country’s LPG production, highlighting the province’s strategic importance to Pakistan’s energy sector. The chief minister directed the concerned departments to pursue KP’s constitutional rights over its energy and natural resources with the federal government through a formal and effective mechanism. He stressed the need for coordinated efforts to ensure that the province’s energy potential is utilized efficiently while its industrial and economic needs are adequately addressed.