Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

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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.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has inaugurated the newly developed Shimla Hill Park in Abbottabad, marking a major addition to the city’s recreational and public spaces.
Spread over 702 kanals, the state of the art park has been developed as a major recreational facility for residents and visitors. During the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Afridi described the project as a gift from the government led by former prime minister Imran Khan to the people of Abbottabad.
Addressing the ceremony, the chief minister thanked the people of Abbottabad for their continued support for the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) in elections and highlighted the provincial government’s broader development agenda for the Hazara region.
Afridi said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs 200 billion under the Khushal Hazara Programme to accelerate development across the division. Of the total allocation, Rs 150 billion has been earmarked for development projects, while another Rs 50 billion will be spent on promoting tourism across Hazara.
The chief minister said the initiative is aimed at improving infrastructure, supporting economic activity and strengthening the tourism potential of the region. Hazara, known for its mountainous landscape and tourism destinations, remains an important part of the province’s efforts to expand tourism-related development.
Rs 1.4 Billion Allocated for Urban Flooding and Hospital Development
The provincial government has also allocated Rs 1.4 billion to address Abbottabad’s urban flooding problem, according to the chief minister. The funding is expected to support measures aimed at improving the city’s drainage and flood-management infrastructure and reducing the impact of heavy rainfall on urban areas.
Afridi further announced that sufficient funds have been allocated for the District Headquarters Hospital Abbottabad under the provincial government’s flagship development programme.
He said the hospital project would be completed on a priority basis, emphasizing that local residents had been waiting for its completion. The government’s focus on the health facility is intended to improve access to healthcare services for Abbottabad and surrounding areas.
The inauguration of Shimla Hill Park, along with the announced investments in infrastructure, tourism and healthcare, represents a broader development push in Abbottabad and the Hazara division. The projects are expected to improve public amenities while contributing to the region’s urban development and tourism potential.

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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.