PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has released Rs80.7 billion for ongoing development projects under the Annual Development Program (ADP) 2026–27.
A lump sum amount equivalent to 40 percent of the total allocation for the ongoing ADP projects has been released.
According to a statement issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finance department, funds for new projects included in the ADP would be released after the approval of those projects.
The timely release of funds would ensure swift implementation of development schemes across the province.
The finance department further stated that the substantial release of development funds was a clear reflection of the province’s strong financial position.
Out of the total amount released, Rs61 billion had been allocated for projects in the settled districts while Rs11 billion for the merged districts under the Accelerated Implementation Program (AIP).
According to the finance department, an additional Rs7.9 billion had been released under the ADP for the merged districts.
For the settled districts, the sector-wise allocations were Rs12 billion for roads, Rs5.8 billion for irrigation, Rs8.8 billion for urban development, Rs2 billion for local government, Rs3 billion for public health engineering (drinking water and sanitation), Rs1.9 billion for elementary and secondary education, Rs4.5 billion for health, Rs1.7 billion for higher education, and Rs1.7 billion for law and order.
The statement further noted that under the AIP for the merged districts, Rs2.3 billion had been released for roads, Rs1.2 billion for health, Rs1 billion for elementary and secondary education, Rs1.6 billion for law and order and Rs705 million for public health engineering.
Under the ADP for the merged districts, Rs1.5 billion had been released for roads, Rs460 million for irrigation, Rs1.3 billion for law and order and Rs330 million for public health engineering.
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