PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approved a plan for establishment of a Walled City Authority and a Horticulture Authority and directed the officials to begin preparatory work in this regard.
The CM made approval during an important meeting to review the revitalisation of Peshawar plan, aimed at upgrading urban infrastructure, improving civic services, preserving heritage sites and
enhancing the overall outlook of the provincial capital.
The meeting reviewed in detail the proposed initiatives and decided to constitute a special committee to oversee effective implementation of the plan.
The chief minister stressed the need for proper planning, clearly defined timelines, and sustainable solutions, particularly in areas directly affecting citizens’ quality of life, including solid waste management, sewerage, drainage, water supply, and urban forestry.
Stressing that Peshawar was the face of the province, the chief minister said all possible efforts would be made to improve its appearance, adding that resources for the city’s uplift would be provided on priority basis.
Officials briefed the meeting that 34 major arterial roads, spanning about 165 kilometres, would be upgraded, illuminated and beautified with improved surfacing, drainage, pedestrian facilities, lighting, landscaping, and corridor wide beautification.
The plan also included establishment of a high-tech children’s park in Hayatabad, construction of new slaughterhouses, establishment of vegetable markets, upgradation of bus terminals and other civic improvements.
To ease traffic congestion, vertical parking facilities, new underpasses and flyovers will be built, while power lines from Pir Zakori Flyover to Suri Pul and from Aman Chowk to Karhano will be shifted underground.
The meeting was told that existing parks would be upgraded and a theme park developed along the Kabul River.
Construction of missing links from Hayatabad Industrial Estate to the Northern Bypass and from Nasir Bagh Road to Regi Model Town as well as a cloverleaf interchange at the Pir Zakori intersection are also integral parts of the plan.
Measures to strengthen sanitation include procurement of electric road cleaners, establishment of a sewerage treatment plant and restoration of Shahi Khatha. Key heritage sites, including Gor Ghatri, Sethi House and Bibi Jan Shrine, will be restored to their original condition, while a state-of-the-art food street will be set up at Chowk Yadgar.
The chief minister directed that specified timelines be strictly enforced to ensure timely completion and visible progress of all projects, aimed at transforming Peshawar into a modern city while preserving its cultural outlook. Provincial Minister for Local Government Meena Khan Afridi, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, secretary Local Government, commissioner Peshawar, DG PDA, deputy commissioner Peshawar and other officials attended the meeting.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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