Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Development News

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Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station:

Damaged power generating unit restored; synchronized with National Grid
WAPDA has restored the damaged power generating unit of Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station and synchronized it successfully with the National Grid upon completion of all commissioning tests and full operational readiness to ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit.

With Unit No.1, becoming fully functional, Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station, located in South Waziristan, has now been restored to its original installed generation capacity of 17.4 MW, benefiting the people living in far-flung areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Prior to this, Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station was running on half of its installed capacity i.e. 8.7 MW for the last 8 years.

It is pertinent to mention that Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station has two generating units - of 8.7 MW each - with an annual generation capacity of 90.9 million units. The facility is connected to the National Grid through 132 KV South Waziristan-Tank transmission line. Both units became non-operational in October 2016 due to a technical fault rendering the Reverse Power protection relay inoperative.

WAPDA managed to restore Unit No. 2 with its in-house expertise and own resources in June 2018. However, Unit No.1 could not be restored due to the nature of the damage. Primarily, it was law and order situation in the area, which hampered restoration works for about 10 years.

The rehabilitation works, awarded to a Joint Venture at a cost of Rs. 359.5 million, started on April 5, 2026, which have been successfully completed in 80 days on June 25, 2026.

Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station is a component of Gomal Zam Dam, which is a multi-purpose Project, designed to ensure water availability for irrigated agriculture, flood mitigation and affordable electricity generation.

Since its completion in 2013, it has been playing a key role in poverty alleviation in the area. Besides having an installed power generation capacity of 17.4 MW, the Project has a gross water storage capacity of 1.14 million acre feet to irrigate 191,139 acres of land.

 

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29km Dir Motorway project gets go-ahead in KP​

Report
July 19, 2026
Dawn

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee on Saturday approved the construction of the 29-kilometre Dir Motorway.

The motorway will extend from Chakdara Interchange to Baroon in Lower Dir district at an estimated cost of Rs69 billion.

The approval was accorded during a meeting of the committee chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, according to a statement issued from the chief minister’s secretariat.

The chief minister ordered relevant authorities to immediately initiate the process for acquiring the land required for the project.


He also ordered the departments concerned to establish clear implementation timelines to ensure the motorway was completed within the stipulated timeframe, enabling the public to benefit from this vital infrastructure project at the earliest.

Mr Afridi directed the relevant authorities to propose necessary amendments to the existing Public-Private Partnership framework to facilitate faster, more efficient execution of development projects and to reduce implementation timelines under the PPP model.

The chief minister said the motorway was a significant gift from the provincial government of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan to the people of Malakand division.

He said the project would substantially reduce travel time, lower fuel consumption and transportation costs, and generate direct economic benefits for the people.

He stated that the motorway would play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and strengthening the regional economy.

“Improved connectivity to remote tourist destinations across Malakand division will boost tourism, create new employment opportunities, and make a significant contribution to the region’s socioeconomic development,” the statement quoted the chief minister as saying.

 

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ring road warsak road to Nasir bagh road missing link, expected completion and inaguration in March 2027. #Peshawar

 

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Newly constructed hayatabad UnderPass. Inagurated by CM KP 3-4 days ago..
There are some finishing work still pending (as can be seen from the picture) but it is still opened for traffic to ease the congestion. Contractors will continue the remaining finishing work in night times.

Hayatabad Toll Plaza underpass inaugurated | The Express Tribune

Rs1.6b project completed in 90 days to ease congestion

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After the firing incident in Iqra university in Peshawar (In which guard opened firing on protesting students), police have arrested Registrar, Vice Chancellor and that Guard.



Check video of police taking VC and registrars in following link

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Newly constructed and inagurated Dilazak UnderPass, Peshawar.

Just like Hayatabad UnderPass, this one is also completed within 90 days.

A good feature of this UnderPass is that it have underground water recharge wells. That will not only divert all the rain water from this inderpass (preventing it from blockages in rain) but will also help in recharging ground water table of the surrounding area.







Check video by clicking on the following link.

8K views · 11K reactions | 🚧✨ دلازاک چوک انڈر پاس یہ منصوبہ اب عوام کے لیے ایک خوبصورت سہولت بن چکا ہے۔ اب ہماری بھی ذمہ داری ہے کہ اس کی حفاظت کریں، صفائی کا خیال رکھیں اور اسے نقصان سے بچائیں۔ ❤️ ترقی صرف منصوبے بنانے سے نہیں، ان کی حفاظت کرنے سے

🚧✨ دلازاک چوک انڈر پاس یہ منصوبہ اب عوام کے لیے ایک خوبصورت سہولت بن چکا ہے۔ اب ہماری بھی ذمہ داری ہے کہ اس کی حفاظت کریں، صفائی کا خیال رکھیں اور اسے نقصان سے بچائیں۔ ❤️ ترقی صرف منصوبے بنانے سے...

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KP CM launches upgradation of Peshawar’s 34 public parks


Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Tuesday formally launched the upgradation of 34 existing public parks under the Peshawar Revitalization Plan, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to transforming Peshawar into a modern, resilient and liveable city through sustained investments in urban infrastructure, public spaces and essential services.

Addressing the ground-breaking ceremony of the initiative here at Shahi Bagh, the Chief Minister said the Peshawar Revitalization Plan reflects the provincial government’s long-term vision for inclusive urban development and will be implemented in accordance with established timelines. He commended the Peshawar Development Authority, the Local Government Department and all implementing agencies for their coordinated efforts in translating the initiative into action.

The park upgradation programme, with a total estimated cost of Rs1 billion, covers all 34 existing public parks across the city. Construction and rehabilitation activities have commenced simultaneously at all sites. To facilitate efficient implementation and timely completion, the project has been divided into five execution packages encompassing landscape improvement, recreational facilities, public amenities and enhanced accessibility.

The Chief Minister noted that the provincial government is currently implementing development initiatives under Peshawar Revitalization Plan worth approximately Rs200 billion aimed at improving urban infrastructure, transport connectivity and public services throughout Peshawar. He announced that the Urban Train Project has been included in the Annual Development Programme and that implementation will commence in the near future, providing residents with a modern, efficient and sustainable public transport system.

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He further said that, in response to increasing traffic demand and urban expansion, the proposed Outer Ring Road has also been reflected into the Annual Development Programme. The project’s feasibility study is in its final stages and construction is expected to begin following completion of the requisite technical processes.

Highlighting the province’s fiscal performance, the Chief Minister said the provincial government remains committed to prudent financial management, institutional reforms and transparent governance despite significant fiscal constraints. He said that while the revenue target for FY 2025–26 had been set at Rs129 billion, actual collections reached Rs150 billion. For the current fiscal year, the government has established a revenue target of Rs180 billion with the objective of increasing collections to Rs200 billion.

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He emphasized that these gains had been achieved without imposing new taxes on citizens, attributing improved revenue performance to administrative reforms, strengthened governance systems, enhanced financial transparency and greater efficiency in public expenditure.

The Chief Minister said the provincial government is simultaneously pursuing investments in infrastructure, economic development and employment generation to improve public service delivery, strengthen the provincial economy and enhance the quality of life for citizens

KP CM launches upgradation of Peshawar’s 34 public parks

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi on Tuesday formally launched the upgradation of 34 existing public parks under the

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CM inaugurates pink bus service for women in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi inaugurated new hybrid buses, the pink bus service for women, solarisation of Chamkani depot and the newly-established Mall of Hayatabad depot as part of measures to expand and improve Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony at the Mall of Hayatabad depot, he said that he had promised pink buses for women across the province. He said that the buses were now on roads, according to a statement issued here on Tuesday.

He announced that women travelling on pink buses would be charged a fare 25pc lower than that applicable on other buses. Appreciating the women drivers of pink bus service, he said they were role models for other women.

A detailed briefing was given at the ceremony on the new hybrid buses, solarisation of Chamkani depot, establishment of the Mall of Hayatabad depot and key features of the projects.

The participants of the ceremony were informed that BRT service was providing daily transportation facilities to around 250,000 commuters and approximately 30pc of them were women.

The BRT system is also reducing carbon dioxide emissions by around 30,000 tonnes annually. The continued expansion of BRT system is evidence of the success of the project.

With the addition of 52 new buses, the total BRT fleet had increased to 296 buses. The new buses would facilitate opening of additional routes and help to reduce passenger pressure on existing routes.

The pink bus service had also been introduced to address the specific transportation needs of women passengers. In the first phase, five pink buses would operate on selected routes during peak hours.

The number of pink buses and their routes would be gradually expanded. The procurement and construction process for 50 additional buses and a new depot, at a cost of Rs6.2 billion, is also under way.

Another 50 buses were also included in the current Annual Development Programme that would cost Rs5 billion. An amount of Rs1.5 billion was additionally allocated for complete solarisation of the BRT system.

Upon completion, the full solarisation of the BRT project would further reduce electricity costs.

Published in Dawn, September 30th, 2026

So 296 buses. And 50 more approved.

https://www.dawn.com/news/2033608#google_vignette

 

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There is another UnderPass (Jameel Chowk Underpass under construction to smooth down the traffic flow and ease congestion.

5.3K views · 58 reactions | Under Construction Jameel Chowk Underpass Peshawar © Muhammad Hanif #Peshawar #KP #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Pakistan 🇵🇰 | Developing Pakistan

Under Construction Jameel Chowk Underpass Peshawar © Muhammad Hanif #Peshawar #KP #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Pakistan 🇵🇰

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Started at end of August. It also expected to be completed in 90 days.

CM Afridi promises early completion of Jameel Chowk underpass

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday performed the groundbreaking of the Jameel Chowk Underpass under

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@ghazi52 you kept this thread alive for long time. I see you got busy