Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a Rs 103 million road rehabilitation programme to repair and restore five major highway routes across the province, aiming to improve road conditions, strengthen regional connectivity and facilitate safer movement for commuters and commercial traffic. The KP Highways Authority has issued an e-tender for the proposed works, inviting qualified contractors to participate through the government’s e-payment system. The rehabilitation programme covers important road sections in and around Mansehra, Shergarh, Darband, Chapar and Thakot. According to project details, Rs 45 million has been allocated for a special repair drive on the 38 kilometre Mansehra/Ogi/Shergarh Highway. The route is an important link for communities and traffic travelling between different parts of the Hazara region, making its rehabilitation significant for local mobility and economic activity. A further Rs 35 million has been earmarked for repair work on the Shergarh/Darband and Chapar/Chandor highways. These routes provide important connections between local settlements and adjoining areas, while improved road conditions are expected to facilitate transportation and reduce difficulties for motorists. The government has also allocated Rs 30 million for rehabilitation of the 15 kilometre Thakot/Darband Road. The road serves as a key regional connection, and its repair is expected to improve accessibility and support the movement of people and goods. In addition, Rs 3 million has been reserved for clearing debris and landslides from a 35 kilometre section of Highway S-5. The work is particularly important for maintaining road access in areas vulnerable to landslides and other natural obstructions. Under the tendering requirements, interested companies must submit their bids through the designated e-payment system. Contractors participating in the procurement process are required to be registered with both the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and the KP Revenue Authority. The provincial government’s latest initiative forms part of broader efforts to maintain and rehabilitate the province’s road infrastructure. Timely repairs of damaged highways and removal of landslide debris are expected to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and strengthen connectivity between districts. The completion of the planned works will also be important for communities that depend on these highways for access to markets, public services, education, healthcare and other essential facilities.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has directed officials to speed up development work in the tourism, culture, archaeology and museums sectors. According to officials, 58 projects have been included in the department’s Annual Development Program (ADP), including 26 new schemes. Eleven projects are being implemented under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model, while two are being funded through foreign sources. The meeting was also informed that seven projects are nearing completion. Special Assistant to the KP Chief Minister on Tourism, Culture, Archaeology and Museums Malik Adeel Iqbal directed officials to accelerate ongoing projects and improve construction and implementation standards. Officials were also instructed to complete Tourism Facilitation Centers before the next tourist season. The centers will provide visitors with information, guidance and other tourism related services at one location. The government also directed authorities to start work on the proposed chairlift project in Galiyat and improve facilities at major tourist destinations across the province. Malik Adeel Iqbal said the development of Galiyat and other tourist areas would make them more attractive to visitors while creating new employment and business opportunities for local communities.

Peshawar : ReNews Pakistan Peshawar is set to receive a new underpass as part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s ongoing efforts to improve the city’s road infrastructure and address growing traffic and connectivity challenges. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi performed the groundbreaking of the Jameel Chowk Underpass, a project being executed under the Peshawar Revitalization Plan. The underpass has been assigned a completion period of 90 days, with the provincial government aiming to complete the scheme within, or even before, the stipulated deadline. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, Chief Minister Afridi said the government was determined to accelerate development activities in Peshawar and ensure that infrastructure projects were completed within their prescribed timelines. He directed the relevant authorities to maintain the pace of construction so that residents could benefit from improved infrastructure at the earliest possible stage. The chief minister said several projects initiated under the Peshawar Revitalization Plan were progressing rapidly, while a number of development schemes had already been completed or were approaching completion. According to Afridi, development projects with a combined estimated value of around Rs. 200 billion are currently underway in Peshawar under the revitalization programme. The projects are aimed at improving urban infrastructure and supporting the city’s broader development needs. He appreciated Provincial Minister for Local Government Mina Khan and officials of the Local Government Department for monitoring development schemes and following up on their implementation. He stressed the importance of effective oversight to ensure that projects were completed according to their approved timelines and specifications. The chief minister also described the current year as a year of development, construction and prosperity for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying the provincial government was focusing on accelerating public-sector development and improving infrastructure across the province. During his remarks, Afridi also highlighted the provincial government’s revenue performance. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had surpassed its Rs. 129 billion revenue target for the 2025-26 financial year, collecting more than Rs. 150 billion. For the current financial year, the provincial government has set a revenue collection target of Rs. 180 billion, while it aims to increase provincial revenues to Rs. 200 billion in the longer term. The Jameel Chowk Underpass is expected to become another significant component of Peshawar’s ongoing infrastructure development, with its timely completion likely to contribute to smoother traffic movement and improved urban connectivity in the area.