KP to establish two modern mega cities

[Edevelop]

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to establish two mega cities, including one along Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway near Colonel Sher Khan Interchange and the other at Abbottabad, which would have all modern facilities.

Chairing a meeting of officials of provincial housing department at his office on Tuesday, he said that it was the vision of PTI chairman Imran Khan to provide modern residential facilities to people of the province at affordable prices.

Secretary housing department briefed the participants on various aspects of the mega city projects.

The project of a proposed mega city on M-1 will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs45.8 billion over 45,000 kanals. This city will have modern civic facilities, including education complex, medical complex, five-star hotel, commercial zone, police station, mosques, apartments, golf course, theme parks, petrol/CNG stations, playgrounds, green belts, wide roads, electricity, Sui gas etc. It will serve a population of over 602,130.

Speaking at the meeting, the chief minister directed the authorities concerned to prepare the final plan of this important project within 15 days so that it could be approved formally.

He said that the proposed mega city would be the first of its kind in the province and country. The meeting was informed that because of its unique and important location the mega city would become a hub of commercial and business activities. Public-private partnership or any other feasible mode of implementation will be adopted for the project.

Mr Khattak asked the authorities of housing department to take necessary steps for acquisition of land for the mega city at Abbottabad.

Special assistant to the CM on housing department Amjad Afridi, additional chief secretary planning and development Khalid Pervez, additional chief secretary finance Sahibzada Saeed, secretary housing Zahid Arif, in-charge investment cell Rafaqullah Babar, deputy commissioner Nowshera and other authorities concerned attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, the chief minister inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign 2013 by planting a sapling at the lawns of CM House, Peshawar.

Provincial senior minister Sirajul Haq, secretary environment Saeed Badshah, chief conservator forest and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.


KP to establish two modern mega cities - DAWN.COM

 

[Kompromat]

As long as new cities are properly planned and built through sustainable development plans, its a happy news.

 

[Edevelop]

As long as new cities are properly planned and built through sustainable development plans, its a happy news.

I'm really concerned about Abbottabad. Ever since these Afghan refugees moved in, deforestation is occurring rapidly. I hope the Provincial Government plan right and as you mentioned, the key should be sustainable development.

 

[Kompromat]

I'm really concerned about Abbottabad. Ever since these Afghan refugees moved in, deforestation is occurring rapidly. I hope the Provincial Government plan and as you mentioned, the key is sustainable development.

Also, they need to get their bums up and do seismic/hydrographic feasibilities for potential oil/gas/mineral reserves on those proposed sites BEFORE they begin populating those areas.

 

[Leader]

KP to establish two modern mega cities


Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is going to establish two mega cities, including one along Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway near Colonel Sher Khan Interchange and the other at Abbottabad, which would have all modern facilities.

Chairing a meeting of officials of provincial housing department at his office on Tuesday, he said that it was the vision of PTI chairman Imran Khan to provide modern residential facilities to people of the province at affordable prices.

Secretary housing department briefed the participants on various aspects of the mega city projects.


The project of a proposed mega city on M-1 will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs45.8 billion over 45,000 kanals. This city will have modern civic facilities, including education complex, medical complex, five-star hotel, commercial zone, police station, mosques, apartments, golf course, theme parks, petrol/CNG stations, playgrounds, green belts, wide roads, electricity, Sui gas etc. It will serve a population of over 602,130.

Speaking at the meeting, the chief minister directed the authorities concerned to prepare the final plan of this important project within 15 days so that it could be approved formally.

He said that the proposed mega city would be the first of its kind in the province and country. The meeting was informed that because of its unique and important location the mega city would become a hub of commercial and business activities. Public-private partnership or any other feasible mode of implementation will be adopted for the project.

Mr Khattak asked the authorities of housing department to take necessary steps for acquisition of land for the mega city at Abbottabad.


Special assistant to the CM on housing department Amjad Afridi, additional chief secretary planning and development Khalid Pervez, additional chief secretary finance Sahibzada Saeed, secretary housing Zahid Arif, in-charge investment cell Rafaqullah Babar, deputy commissioner Nowshera and other authorities concerned attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, the chief minister inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign 2013 by planting a sapling at the lawns of CM House, Peshawar.

Provincial senior minister Sirajul Haq, secretary environment Saeed Badshah, chief conservator forest and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.

KP to establish two modern mega cities - DAWN.COM

 

[Leader]

@AstanoshKhan @Pak-one @Spring Onion @Jazzbot

 

[Alpha1]

What about Improving and restructuring existing ones?

 

[F.O.X]

Empty Talk .. they first need to Develop the cities available rather then to establish new ones .

IT is Like your own house is Broken & instead of fixing it you are planning to build a new one for your neighbor and that too on your own expense .

 

[Spring Onion]

Population is growing and they need more cities/space so not bad.


They also have to improve the existing infrastructure

 

[SBD-3]

Empty Talk .. they first need to Develop the cities available rather then to establish new ones .

IT is Like your own house is Broken & instead of fixing it you are planning to build a new one for your neighbor and that too on your own expense .

There are limitations to improving an existing infrastructure. However, new infrastructure can be planned and controlled with more control than the existing infrastructure.

 

[Fracker]

Good.. But one thing, what is this new "Mega Cities"? 6 lac population isn't mega city. The world talk about term, IT Hub, Industrial City, Green City, which actually speaks about those core competency the city will generate revenue. Not some city just to show off.. I hope these "Mega Cities" are made on one of those concept.

Punjab Government, Malik Riaz and some NGOs already working on organized villages for flood effectee population. that is good as well But wrong approach, we should emphasis on revenue generating cities. Based on IT Industry, manufacturer Industry or tourism.

 

[Contrarian]

It would require billions of dollars. Where would Imran Khan get such money.

 

[F.O.X]

There are limitations to improving an existing infrastructure. However, new infrastructure can be planned and controlled with more control than the existing infrastructure.

That is True for the Developed countries .. for developing countries like Pakistan ... every city needs an huge investment in infrastructure .. if you ignore that your cities will remain underdeveloped .. and they will not generate maximum revenue as to their potential .

Planning for Future is wise .. but ignoring present is also foolish .

KPK gov first needs to Make 2-3 current cities developed so they can generate revenue that can then be used to develop further cities ..

 

[Edevelop]

already posted...

 

[SBD-3]

KPK gov first needs to Make 2-3 current cities developed so they can generate revenue that can then be used to develop further cities ..

For that they rather need industrial estates.