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Government firm to make Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into Digital Province
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made a historic increase of 137 percent for the promotion of Science and Technology by allocating Rs.2.5 billion rupees in the financial year 2020-21.
Minister for Information Technology, Atif Khan in a statement said that increase of budget from Rs1.1 billion to Rs 2.6 billion shows that provincial government is giving special attention to this key sector which is future of the province.
He said that provincial government is committed to establish knowledge-based economy and firm to convert province into digital province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The steps for promotion of Information Technology include citizen facilitation centres in the newly merged districts, supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem through Durshal program, early age programming for children of government schools, enhancing industrial competitiveness and innovation and model science laboratories in merged districts.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made a historic increase of 137 percent for the promotion of Science and Technology by allocating Rs.2.5 billion rupees in the financial year 2020-21.
Minister for Information Technology, Atif Khan in a statement said that increase of budget from Rs1.1 billion to Rs 2.6 billion shows that provincial government is giving special attention to this key sector which is future of the province.
He said that provincial government is committed to establish knowledge-based economy and firm to convert province into digital province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The steps for promotion of Information Technology include citizen facilitation centres in the newly merged districts, supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem through Durshal program, early age programming for children of government schools, enhancing industrial competitiveness and innovation and model science laboratories in merged districts.
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KP police in Tribal districts
A ceremony was held at Central Police Office (CPO) Peshawar on Monday in which the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) handed over 20 B6 level armoured Pickups to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police for combating terrorism in the Newly Merged Districts. As said the UNODC is helping KP Police in combatting terrorism and organized crimes in the new merged districts of KPK under the agreement between KP Police and UNODC.
Speaking on the occasion, the Inspector General Police KPK Moazzam Jah Ansari elaborated the challenges confronting the KP police and the steps taken for effective policing and capacity building of the police Force in the merged districts.
According to the IGP, the CTD units have been operationalized in addition to training of 17 thousand Levies and Khasadars by Pak-Army. He further said that all available resources are being utilized for the capacity building of the police personnel in the area to enable them to maintain peace and tranquility in the tribal districts.
KP Police fought the war on terrorism shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army, because Ex. FATA and other parts of the province were the main targets of the terrorists during the past. Hundreds of Policemen, officers, Khasadars and Levies personnel laid their lives while protecting the lives of their countrymen. The people of KP never forget the SHO Abdul Razzaq, Additional IGP Safwat Ghayur and many others valiant Police Officers for their bravery, courage and sacrifices for peace in the country.
Pakistan Army played an important role in training and capacity building of KP Police, Frontier Constabulary, Levies and Khasadars by providing specialist training in Counter Terrorism, quick response, dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), law enforcement, use of modern weapons and physical fitness. After successful transformation of FC, Levies and Khasadars Force into a well-trained and disciplined Police Force, now this force is capable of performing its duties independently in the tribal districts in coming days.
It is suggestable to the IGP KP, that besides typical policing, KP Police needs to rebirth its informant network at village and Street level to establish its strong writ in the province particularly in newly merged tribal districts to thwart future challenges.
A ceremony was held at Central Police Office (CPO) Peshawar on Monday in which the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) handed over 20 B6 level armoured Pickups to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police for combating terrorism in the Newly Merged Districts. As said the UNODC is helping KP Police in combatting terrorism and organized crimes in the new merged districts of KPK under the agreement between KP Police and UNODC.
Speaking on the occasion, the Inspector General Police KPK Moazzam Jah Ansari elaborated the challenges confronting the KP police and the steps taken for effective policing and capacity building of the police Force in the merged districts.
According to the IGP, the CTD units have been operationalized in addition to training of 17 thousand Levies and Khasadars by Pak-Army. He further said that all available resources are being utilized for the capacity building of the police personnel in the area to enable them to maintain peace and tranquility in the tribal districts.
KP Police fought the war on terrorism shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army, because Ex. FATA and other parts of the province were the main targets of the terrorists during the past. Hundreds of Policemen, officers, Khasadars and Levies personnel laid their lives while protecting the lives of their countrymen. The people of KP never forget the SHO Abdul Razzaq, Additional IGP Safwat Ghayur and many others valiant Police Officers for their bravery, courage and sacrifices for peace in the country.
Pakistan Army played an important role in training and capacity building of KP Police, Frontier Constabulary, Levies and Khasadars by providing specialist training in Counter Terrorism, quick response, dealing with improvised explosive devices (IEDs), law enforcement, use of modern weapons and physical fitness. After successful transformation of FC, Levies and Khasadars Force into a well-trained and disciplined Police Force, now this force is capable of performing its duties independently in the tribal districts in coming days.
It is suggestable to the IGP KP, that besides typical policing, KP Police needs to rebirth its informant network at village and Street level to establish its strong writ in the province particularly in newly merged tribal districts to thwart future challenges.
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NHA Executive Board approved the award of works for improvement and widening of Chitral – Booni – Mastuj - Shundur Road:
Package-III: Booni - Shaidas (KM 78+688 to KM 114+833) be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder M/s Umer Jan & Company their evaluated bid price of Rs.2,546,315,595-
Package-II: Pret - Booni (KM 38+965 to KM 78+688) to the lowest evaluated bidder M/s Umer Jan & Company at their evaluated bid price of Rs.2,829,340,008/-
Package-III: Booni - Shaidas (KM 78+688 to KM 114+833) be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder M/s Umer Jan & Company their evaluated bid price of Rs.2,546,315,595-
Package-II: Pret - Booni (KM 38+965 to KM 78+688) to the lowest evaluated bidder M/s Umer Jan & Company at their evaluated bid price of Rs.2,829,340,008/-
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Mohmand Marble City gets special economic zone status
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June 30, 2021
The chief minister directed the relevant officials to accelerate the shifting of marble factories from Warsak Road, Malagori and Shabqadar to the Mohmand Marble City. — APP
PESHAWAR: The board of directors of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) on Tuesday approved the status of the special economic zone for the Mohmand Marble City.
According to an official statement issued here, the board, which met with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair, also ordered the acquisition of an additional land of 2,000 acres and prepare feasibility study for the purpose.
The chief minister directed the relevant officials to accelerate the shifting of marble factories from Warsak Road, Malagori and Shabqadar to the Mohmand Marble City and ensure the early provision of facilities to investors in all economic zones of the province.
He issued directives for ensuring that investors start physical work within six months after the allotment of plots in economic zones and if they fail to do so, the allotment of plots is cancelled.
The meeting also approved standard operating procedures for SEZA for submission to the federal Board of Investment in Islamabad for final consent.
According to the statement, the meeting was informed that the federal BoI has approved the zone regulations for Rashakai SEZ, which have been made part of the already-signed development agreement.
Also, the special purpose vehicle of Rashakai Special Economic Zone has been registered with Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
The meeting was also briefed about the development on the Mohmand Economic Zone and was informed that 106 plots of different categories out of a total of 290 had already been allotted in the zone and that 132KV grid station and water supply network was available.
The board also discussed the proposal regarding the status of sole enterprise SEZ for the manufacturing of cement and allied building materials in Dera Ismail Khan and accorded approval for its submission to the federal Board of Investment for consent.
Mr Mahmood directed the authorities concerned to ensure visible progress on all economic zones projects and said it was among the top priorities of the government to provide job opportunities to the people by promoting industrial activities in the province.
He also ordered the leasing out of plots in Rashakai Special Economic Zone due to a restriction on their sale.
Published in Dawn, June 30th, 2021
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June 30, 2021
The chief minister directed the relevant officials to accelerate the shifting of marble factories from Warsak Road, Malagori and Shabqadar to the Mohmand Marble City. — APP
PESHAWAR: The board of directors of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) on Tuesday approved the status of the special economic zone for the Mohmand Marble City.
According to an official statement issued here, the board, which met with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair, also ordered the acquisition of an additional land of 2,000 acres and prepare feasibility study for the purpose.
The chief minister directed the relevant officials to accelerate the shifting of marble factories from Warsak Road, Malagori and Shabqadar to the Mohmand Marble City and ensure the early provision of facilities to investors in all economic zones of the province.
He issued directives for ensuring that investors start physical work within six months after the allotment of plots in economic zones and if they fail to do so, the allotment of plots is cancelled.
The meeting also approved standard operating procedures for SEZA for submission to the federal Board of Investment in Islamabad for final consent.
According to the statement, the meeting was informed that the federal BoI has approved the zone regulations for Rashakai SEZ, which have been made part of the already-signed development agreement.
Also, the special purpose vehicle of Rashakai Special Economic Zone has been registered with Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
The meeting was also briefed about the development on the Mohmand Economic Zone and was informed that 106 plots of different categories out of a total of 290 had already been allotted in the zone and that 132KV grid station and water supply network was available.
The board also discussed the proposal regarding the status of sole enterprise SEZ for the manufacturing of cement and allied building materials in Dera Ismail Khan and accorded approval for its submission to the federal Board of Investment for consent.
Mr Mahmood directed the authorities concerned to ensure visible progress on all economic zones projects and said it was among the top priorities of the government to provide job opportunities to the people by promoting industrial activities in the province.
He also ordered the leasing out of plots in Rashakai Special Economic Zone due to a restriction on their sale.
Published in Dawn, June 30th, 2021
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Industrialisation started in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Steel Mill inaugurated in Hattar SEZ 500,000 tons with annual production.
Coca Cola plant inaugurated in Haripur $50 Million investment.
Sole Enterprise SEZ by Sapphire Group in #DIKhan approved $185 Million investment.
Steel Mill inaugurated in Hattar SEZ 500,000 tons with annual production.
Coca Cola plant inaugurated in Haripur $50 Million investment.
Sole Enterprise SEZ by Sapphire Group in #DIKhan approved $185 Million investment.
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Rs2bn released to begin free liver transplants, improve SSP package for tribals
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July 4, 2021
The officials said the flagship SSP programme of the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been replicated in 36 districts of Punjab and parts of Sindh and Balochistan.
PESHAWAR: The health department has released Rs2 billion funds to the Sehat Sahulat Programme to begin free liver transplants in the province and increase the entitlement of the people of tribal districts to treatment from Rs720,000 per family to Rs1 million in the financial year 2021-22.
The officials told Dawn that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which had spent Rs9.392 billion on the free treatment of 478,973 residents since 2016, recently included liver transplants in the SSP to benefit the people with damaged liver.
They said at the start of the current financial year 2021-22, the government had allocated Rs21 billion to extend free services to 7.49 million families in the province.
The officials said the amount included Rs1 billion for an increase in the treatment package of the residents of tribal districts to Rs1 million per family like the other people of the province.
They said the programme had covered the treatment of major diseases since Jan.
They said a summary regarding the inclusion of liver transplant in the programme was being vetted by the law department and once the exercise was over, the summary would be placed before the cabinet for approval.
The officials said the chief minister had already issued directives for the purpose.
They said allocation of funds for liver transplants during the new fiscal year showed that the facility would become part of the SSP soon.
The officials said they expected that liver transplants would cost Rs3-5 million each.
They said the facility was available in private health facilities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other cities and not in Peshawar’s.
The officials said if liver transplants weren’t available to the people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it’s not an issue at all as the SSP has empanelled around 500 hospitals in all provinces, where patients could be sent for the cashless surgical procedure.
They said the SSP was extended to the province’s entire population in Nov 2020 and there had been an increase in the number of admissions since then.
The officials said 253,701 patients received free treatment from Feb 1, 2016, to Oct 1, 2016, when the programme covered 51 per cent and 69 per cent population, respectively.
They said the programme had benefitted 225,272 patients from Nov 2020 when it was extended to the entire province until June 30, 2021.
The officials said the flagship programme of the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been replicated in 36 districts of Punjab and parts of Sindh and Balochistan and was likely to include OPD patients for free medication.
They said the programme offered free diagnosis and treatment to the hospitalised patients only but talks were under way with the German government to pioneer the OPD project in four districts.
The officials said the German government had agreed to spend 9.4 million Euros over a period of two years to provide free treatment to the visitors to OPDs in Malakand, Mardan, Kohat and Chitral districts.
They said the government in collaboration with Germany had begun the programme in those districts in 2015 for hospitalised patients under which three per cent population was provided with free treatment.
The officials said the initiative proved very successful in the provision of free services to the patients, so the government began the SSP and began providing free health services to 51 per cent people in Aug 2016 and later extended them to 69 per cent population.
Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2021
Ashfaq Yusufzai
July 4, 2021
The officials said the flagship SSP programme of the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been replicated in 36 districts of Punjab and parts of Sindh and Balochistan.
PESHAWAR: The health department has released Rs2 billion funds to the Sehat Sahulat Programme to begin free liver transplants in the province and increase the entitlement of the people of tribal districts to treatment from Rs720,000 per family to Rs1 million in the financial year 2021-22.
The officials told Dawn that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which had spent Rs9.392 billion on the free treatment of 478,973 residents since 2016, recently included liver transplants in the SSP to benefit the people with damaged liver.
They said at the start of the current financial year 2021-22, the government had allocated Rs21 billion to extend free services to 7.49 million families in the province.
The officials said the amount included Rs1 billion for an increase in the treatment package of the residents of tribal districts to Rs1 million per family like the other people of the province.
They said the programme had covered the treatment of major diseases since Jan.
The officials said around 10 kidney transplants had so far been carried out at the cost of Rs1.4 million per patient.
They said a summary regarding the inclusion of liver transplant in the programme was being vetted by the law department and once the exercise was over, the summary would be placed before the cabinet for approval.
The officials said the chief minister had already issued directives for the purpose.
They said allocation of funds for liver transplants during the new fiscal year showed that the facility would become part of the SSP soon.
The officials said they expected that liver transplants would cost Rs3-5 million each.
They said the facility was available in private health facilities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other cities and not in Peshawar’s.
The officials said if liver transplants weren’t available to the people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it’s not an issue at all as the SSP has empanelled around 500 hospitals in all provinces, where patients could be sent for the cashless surgical procedure.
They said the SSP was extended to the province’s entire population in Nov 2020 and there had been an increase in the number of admissions since then.
The officials said 253,701 patients received free treatment from Feb 1, 2016, to Oct 1, 2016, when the programme covered 51 per cent and 69 per cent population, respectively.
They said the programme had benefitted 225,272 patients from Nov 2020 when it was extended to the entire province until June 30, 2021.
The officials said the flagship programme of the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been replicated in 36 districts of Punjab and parts of Sindh and Balochistan and was likely to include OPD patients for free medication.
They said the programme offered free diagnosis and treatment to the hospitalised patients only but talks were under way with the German government to pioneer the OPD project in four districts.
The officials said the German government had agreed to spend 9.4 million Euros over a period of two years to provide free treatment to the visitors to OPDs in Malakand, Mardan, Kohat and Chitral districts.
They said the government in collaboration with Germany had begun the programme in those districts in 2015 for hospitalised patients under which three per cent population was provided with free treatment.
The officials said the initiative proved very successful in the provision of free services to the patients, so the government began the SSP and began providing free health services to 51 per cent people in Aug 2016 and later extended them to 69 per cent population.
Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2021
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KP chief minister announces Rs4 billion for Janikhel uplift, Shakto Dam
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July 9, 2021
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan announced the construction of a police station in Janikhel area. — APP/File
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday announced a Rs2 billion special development package for Janikhel area in Bannu district and Rs2 billion funds for the construction of Shakto Dam.
He made the announcement during a meeting with a 40-member delegation of Janikhel tribesmen, who called on him at the Chief Minister’s House here.
Janikhel tribesmen have staged two sit-ins against killings in their area during the last few months.
According to a statement issued here, the visitors apprised the chief minister of all issues of their area.
Mr Mahmood assured them of the resolution of their all problems on priority basis and said the government would maintain law and order and ensure rapid development in the area.
He announced the recruitment of five platoons for the Frontier Constabulary from the area to provide employment to Janikhel youths.
The chief minister said the government would bear all expenses for the purpose.
He directed the relevant authorities to produce a summary in this respect for approval.
Mr Mahmood also announced the construction of a police station in Janikhel area and said schemes of healthcare, education, road and other sectors would be launched in the area on a priority basis.
He said the government was taking serious steps to maintain law and order in the area and urged the local elders to play due role in that respect.\
The chief minister said some elements tried to incite the people of Janikhel against the government for political purposes but the people didn’t listen to them and thus, thwarting their bid.
He said the government later made an agreement with the people of Janikhel area.
Mr Mahmood said he was fully aware of the problems of Janikhel tribesmen and would resolve them.
He thanked the elders of Janikhel for holding the successful jirga and appreciated the efforts of the administration in that respect.
The tribal elders praised the chief minister for listening to them about their concerns and assured them of the government’s cooperation for ensuring peace and development in the area.
Published in Dawn, July 9th, 2021
Bureau Report
July 9, 2021
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan announced the construction of a police station in Janikhel area. — APP/File
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday announced a Rs2 billion special development package for Janikhel area in Bannu district and Rs2 billion funds for the construction of Shakto Dam.
He made the announcement during a meeting with a 40-member delegation of Janikhel tribesmen, who called on him at the Chief Minister’s House here.
Janikhel tribesmen have staged two sit-ins against killings in their area during the last few months.
According to a statement issued here, the visitors apprised the chief minister of all issues of their area.
Mr Mahmood assured them of the resolution of their all problems on priority basis and said the government would maintain law and order and ensure rapid development in the area.
He announced the recruitment of five platoons for the Frontier Constabulary from the area to provide employment to Janikhel youths.
The chief minister said the government would bear all expenses for the purpose.
He directed the relevant authorities to produce a summary in this respect for approval.
Mr Mahmood also announced the construction of a police station in Janikhel area and said schemes of healthcare, education, road and other sectors would be launched in the area on a priority basis.
He said the government was taking serious steps to maintain law and order in the area and urged the local elders to play due role in that respect.\
The chief minister said some elements tried to incite the people of Janikhel against the government for political purposes but the people didn’t listen to them and thus, thwarting their bid.
He said the government later made an agreement with the people of Janikhel area.
Mr Mahmood said he was fully aware of the problems of Janikhel tribesmen and would resolve them.
He thanked the elders of Janikhel for holding the successful jirga and appreciated the efforts of the administration in that respect.
The tribal elders praised the chief minister for listening to them about their concerns and assured them of the government’s cooperation for ensuring peace and development in the area.
Published in Dawn, July 9th, 2021
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