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Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
KP Govt tables Climate Action Board Act in PA
PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tabled the draft KP Climate Action Board Act, 2025 in the provincial assembly on Wednesday to constitute a 10-member Climate Action Board to coordinate and oversee climate strategies across the departments and ensure harmonization of efforts in this regard. With Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Planning and Development Department and Secretaries Finance, Law, Climate Change, Energy & Power, Transport & Mass Transit, Head of the concerned department if not already member, Local Government and four members from private sector including a woman would work administratively and functionally independent and the government would use its best efforts to promote, enhance and maintain its independence. The board without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision would develop, review, amend and oversee the execution of climate policies and action plans, advice the government on climate policies, commitment and strategies. The board would conduct and maintain provincial greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and establish emissions baselines, and conduct, promote and oversee research on mitigation, adaptation and climate finance; coordinate and facilitate climate action activities across departments; ensure climate tagging of all schemes in the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for alignment with climate goals. It would also be responsible for mobilization of financial resources for climate action and establishment and maintaining a dedicated Climate Action Board Fund; coordinate and pitch provincial projects for international climate financing e.g., Green Climate Finance, Climate Investment Finance, Global Environment facility etc. The board would also facilitate participation in carbon markets and support the generation of carbon credits; establish and implement carbon pricing mechanism to encourage low-carbon development; monitor and evaluate awareness campaigns on climate change and promote environmental sustainability. The Climate Action Board would also engage wit stakeholders, including communities, industries and civil society to ensure community resilience to climate change including systems for adoptive and shock responsive social protection; build capacity through the development and implementation of training programmes on climate action. Furthermore, it would also nominate and finalize government officials, experts and representatives for climate-related training, conferences and events; liaise and coordinate with federal government in matters falling within its jurisdiction; review, negotiate, approve and execute Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) letters of intents and other climate related agreements. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sindh CM asks two key depts to firm up budget proposals
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a joint meeting of the Finance Department and the Planning and Development Department to firm up proposals for the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The meeting was attended by Planning and Development Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif, Secretary Finance Fiyaz Jatoi, and other relevant officials. 'Despite today being an official holiday, we have convened this meeting of P&D and the Finance Department to finalise the upcoming fiscal year's budget,' he said, adding that more meetings would be convened soon to finalise the proposals. 'The upcoming budget must be made in the interest of the public.' Planning and Development Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah informed the chief minister that out of 4,644 ongoing development schemes, 1,812 are expected to be completed this year. He directed that funds for the development schemes nearing completion should be released immediately. He said that various departments have proposed new schemes for the next fiscal year, many of which have been suggested at local level. Murad Shah asked the relevant departments to shortlist the new proposals and present them in the next meeting. 'We will review funding in a separate meeting and finalise the new schemes accordingly,' he said, adding that during the fiscal year 2023–24, the Sindh government had initiated 1,937 new development schemes worth Rs. 88.3 billion. 'Most of those 1,937 schemes will be completed now.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
09-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gandapur commits full royalty to Kohat
As part of the ongoing consultative sessions with elected public representatives aimed at preparing the development program for the new fiscal year at the divisional level, a significant meeting was held in Peshawar on Friday. The session, chaired by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, focused on finalizing the Annual Development Program (ADP) for the Kohat Division for the upcoming fiscal year. Members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from all five districts of the division attended the meeting, along with the Chief Minister's Advisor on Finance, senior officials from the Planning and Development Department, and the Kohat divisional administration. During the session, participants reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects across Kohat Division, as well as the current status of fund allocations. On this occasion, relevant officials provided detailed, sector-wise briefings on the implementation status of development projects underway in the region. The meeting also included comprehensive presentations on the proposed projects slated for inclusion in the forthcoming ADP. Chief Minister Gandapur instructed officials to allocate 100 per cent of the required funds in the next budget for projects that are nearing completion, underscoring that the timely completion of these ongoing initiatives would be a top priority in the upcoming fiscal cycle. He stated that 80 per cent of the development funds for the next fiscal year will be allocated to existing projects, while new initiatives addressing pressing public needs would also be considered for inclusion in the development program. "The new projects are being finalized in close consultation with the relevant elected public representatives," the Chief Minister remarked. He directed officials to prepare feasibility studies and PC-1s for new projects in a timely manner, emphasizing that drinking water supply schemes in the southern districts should be prioritized in the upcoming development plan. In addition, the Chief Minister directed that all tube well solarization projects should receive full funding in the new budget. He also urged elected representatives to submit proposals promptly for establishing schools and colleges currently operating in rented buildings within their constituencies. He called for special attention to be paid to healthcare projects in remote and underserved areas. The Chief Minister stressed that no district should be left without a District Headquarters Hospital and no tehsil without a Tehsil Headquarters Hospital. He further instructed the relevant departments to work towards improving service delivery standards in existing healthcare facilities. The meeting also discussed issues concerning the use of royalty funds from oil and gas-producing districts within Kohat Division. Chief Minister Gandapur announced that in the upcoming budget, Kohat Division would receive 100 per cent of its due royalty share. He also revealed that special development packages would be included in the ADP for the tribal areas of Kurram District that have played a vital role in supporting the government's efforts to restore peace and stability.
Business Recorder
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Minister for expediting uplift schemes related to public interest
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Planning, Development, and Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that development schemes related to public interest will be completed on time. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of the Planning and Development Department. The meeting was attended by P&D Chairman Najam Shah and other officials. Nasir Shah said that efforts will be made to ensure the availability of funds for the completion of projects by engaging with the federal government and all relevant institutions. During the meeting, the Minister instructed that the projects for the fiscal year 2024–25 be completed on time. The meeting also reviewed new schemes for the preparation of the upcoming fiscal year's budget. Additionally, the provincial minister was briefed on the ongoing development projects. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
K-P plans roadshow for Thandiani tourism
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary, Shahab Ali Shah, chaired a weekly review meeting to assess the progress of tasks assigned to various departments, with a particular focus on high-impact development projects and governance reforms. The meeting provided a comprehensive update on the status of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The meeting was informed that preparations are underway to organize a roadshow this week to promote the Thandiani Tourism Project. Updates were also shared regarding the Ghanool Integrated Tourism Zone project, Swat Motorway Phase-II, Peshawar-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway, and Daraban Economic Zone initiatives. The Chief Secretary underscored the importance of ensuring full financial allocations for projects nearing completion. He directed the concerned departments to prioritize funding for high-impact projects to ensure their timely completion and to maximize public benefit. He further emphasized the critical role of the project tracking sheet and instructed the Planning and Development Department to maintain its regular updates to facilitate informed decision-making. The meeting also discussed digital governance initiatives. A trial exercise for the e-office system is planned for this week, introducing functionalities such as e-summary processing, cabinet approvals, and diary and dispatch modules. These measures aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, and service delivery. Progress on the province's e-procurement portal, E-PADS, was also reviewed. It was reported that 175 tenders have been uploaded so far, and the technical bid opening process for the Northern Section of the Ring Road Missing Link Peshawar project has been successfully completed.
