The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has presented a development plan for the fiscal year 2026–27, focusing on health, agriculture, youth empowerment, and public relief initiatives.
The plan was thought out during a meeting led by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday, where significant projects aimed at reshaping the province’s future were evaluated.
The Chief Minister instructed the immediate revival and expansion of a free medicines program for disadvantaged cancer patients throughout the province.
He also stressed the importance of securing timely funding for the Khyber Institute of Child Health and directed officials to pursue additional resources from the federal government.
Additionally, the government intends to establish Rescue 1122 sub-stations in all tehsils, create rescue points in densely populated areas, and launch mobile command and control centers.
KP govt to establish a General Hospital in Peshawar
Other suggested health initiatives include the establishment of a Health City and General Hospital in Peshawar, the development of medical complexes in Malakand and Kohat, the initiation of breast cancer screening centers at divisional headquarters, the improvement of Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs), the creation of new oncology, burn, and kidney centers in Mardan, and the construction of a clinical tower in Swabi, alongside agriculture and water management strategies to address water scarcity, including plans to implement rain and floodwater harvesting systems in major urban areas.
The Agriculture Department has been assigned the responsibility of formulating a comprehensive strategy to attain self-sufficiency in wheat and other vital crops.
Key agricultural proposals include the provision of modern machinery to farmers, the development of command areas for 22 small dams, interest-free loans for agricultural graduates, and scholarships for students in the sector.
The roadmap also focuses on initiatives for youth empowerment, such as the implementation of a provincial youth policy, the establishment of youth centers, special provisions for children with disabilities in sports complexes, and the expansion of emergency services under relief and emergency services.
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