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The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is examining a proposal to construct a second ring road in Peshawar to address the growing traffic pressure in the provincial capital.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, where officials reviewed development priorities for the Peshawar region and considered major infrastructure initiatives.
According to officials, the proposed second ring road, also referred to as the Outer Ring Road, is expected to be approximately 31 kilometres long and will primarily cover the southern areas of the city where traffic congestion has significantly increased in recent years.
Preliminary estimates suggest that the project may cost between Rs50 billion and Rs60 billion. The new road is intended to complement the existing ring road network and improve connectivity for commuters while facilitating smoother traffic flow across the city.
Officials also informed the meeting that suitable interchanges would be incorporated into the project to improve accessibility, while coordination with the National Highway Authority is being considered to link the project with major transport corridors, including the Peshawar Bus Terminal.
The chief minister directed relevant departments to conduct a detailed feasibility study and ensure that future urban growth and transportation needs are taken into account during planning.
Authorities believe the proposed ring road will not only help reduce congestion but also promote commercial activity and support the expanding urban landscape of Peshawar.

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The governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan announced a series of fuel-saving measures aimed at reducing energy consumption amid the global fuel crisis triggered by the US–Israel war on Iran. Under the new directives, authorities decided to temporarily close educational institutions and reduce fuel allowances for official vehicles in order to manage fuel resources and limit transportation needs.
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved a two-month Fuel Conservation and Responsible Governance Initiative, under which the fuel allowance for official vehicles will be reduced by 25 per cent. According to an official handout issued after a provincial cabinet meeting, teaching, academic, and administrative activities in educational institutions across the province will remain suspended during the specified period as part of the conservation plan.
Separately, the Balochistan School Education Department issued a notification stating that all public and private educational institutions in the province will remain closed from March 9 to March 23 as a precautionary step in view of the prevailing regional situation. The notification stated that the measure was taken to ensure administrative preparedness in case of any emergency and to facilitate the public amid possible transportation constraints.
However, the department clarified that ongoing school enrollment campaigns, the digital census of schools, and scheduled examinations will continue according to the prescribed schedule. Authorities have directed relevant officers and staff to ensure that these activities are carried out effectively in line with previously issued instructions.

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has welcomed the federal government’s decision to engage provinces through consultations on the evolving fuel supply situation, terming the initiative a positive step toward coordinated policy response.
Provincial authorities indicated that if global conditions worsen further, the country could face potential shortages of petrol and diesel. In this regard, the KP government plans to submit formal written proposals to the federal government outlining measures to address possible supply challenges.
Officials emphasized that the provincial government’s priority is to safeguard public welfare and ensure fuel availability across the province. To support this objective, a dedicated monitoring dashboard has been established to track petrol pump operations and fuel stocks.
Through the system, authorities can monitor fuel availability in real time and identify instances of hoarding or supply disruptions, enabling timely intervention. The provincial government stated that the initiative is aimed at ensuring the transparent distribution of fuel and maintaining market stability.
Meanwhile, the KP government has also adopted austerity measures, including a ban on foreign visits and the purchase of new official vehicles, as part of efforts to control administrative expenditures while prioritizing public relief initiatives.