PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced a special comprehensive development package worth Rs 200 billion for Hazara Division.
Chairing a meeting of parliamentarians from Hazara Division, he directed that Rs 50 billion from this package be specifically allocated for tourism related projects.
The demand for the dualisation of the Haripur to Mansehra GT Road, which falls under the administrative control of the federal government and NHA, was put forward, following which the Chief Minister announced that the provincial government would provide financial support and extend full cooperation for the project in order to facilitate the public.
The meeting also included detailed consultations regarding the preparation of the upcoming Annual Development Programme, and a comprehensive review of the developmental needs of the division was undertaken.
The CM directed that a separate consultative session be convened with parliamentarians for proposals of schemes to be included in the special development plan so that practical and sustainable projects could be designed in accordance with local needs and priorities.
He also announced that the notification for granting district status to Allai would be issued to bring administrative affairs closer to the people and to improve service delivery at the local level.
Furthermore, he directed that all PC 1 documents for development projects be completed before finalizing the Annual Development Programme to ensure transparent and efficient utilization of resources.
The Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and elected members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from Hazara Division attended the meeting.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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