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Just read these 2 articles published in Dawn today.
And this is just one random today, but development news is visible every single day in Dawn KP edition paper.
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Directorate of Information & Public Relations, Govt. of KP
4 hrs ·
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has completed the preliminary draft of integrated Development strategy “ for the Province identifying mining, Tourism hydle generation, construction industry, education and Health as key sectors vital development.
The proposed draft of this Medium term Development strategy prepared on the directives of PTI leadership was discussed threadbare at a meeting attended by PTI Chairman Imran Khan along with top PTI Leadership at KP House in Islamabad. The meeting was also attended by Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and Administrative Secretaries of KP nation building departments.
The economic experts present on the occasion described the proposed economic growth strategy as an engine of job creation, poverty alleviation, improvement in health care facilities, transparency and accountability.
Highlighting the salient features, of the document named as “reclaiming prosperity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”
Mr. Zafar Ali Shah Secretary Planning and Development Govt: of KP informed that energy forth Pakistani abroad is from KP, who are sending remittances from abroad work 2.25 Billion dollars, which can be invested in various profitable Sectors. He said that the strategy envisages a number of steps for improving investment climate in the province by removing investment problems at the highest level. The proposed ISD, however has laid more stress skill development, keeping in view the growing demand of skilled labour from abroad. The integrated Development strategy has recommended emphasis on marble, granite Pharma and food in manufacturing sector. While steps for encouragement of small and medium contractors have also been suggested. In Agriculture and Livestock sector, Integrated farming Zones, disease surveillance and development of arid range land for livestock development.
The document also stressed the need of branding strategy for tourism development and special security measures at tourism sites.
The document has also prioritized the mining sector and stressed for more transparency in lease awards and increasing incentives for mine workers. The proposed integrated Development strategy also lays emphasis on establishing a conducive investment atmospheres. A Number of initiatives have been proposed for creating that investment friendly climate which included resolving investors problem under one roof. The Document reveals that the province has a huge potential of generating 27000 MW Hydle generation. Which needed to be tapped at the provincial level. The strategy also recommended for re-organization of PESCO and more concentration on micro Hydle plants and seeking financers for such projects. Improving condition of roads network has also been stressed particularly in poorest districts. Expansion of road correctively with Afghanistan has also been emphasized. The document has suggested a mass transit system for the historical city of Peshawar along with construction of trucking terminals at Peshawar and D.I Khan. The document also stressed for introducing e-Governance and ensuring rule of Law and suggested a number of initiatives in these sectors. The health and Education are the other two sectors, identified for reforms measures. Training of female Teachers and up gradation of primary School to Middle level and improving quality of education at low cost private educational institution. The document also underlines the importance of increased efforts far revenue mobilization.
A number of proposals were put forth in the meeting for incorporation in the proposed draft. The draft will be ready for implementation in next few months.
 
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KPK Education City – NUST, Bahria + Korea, Japan show interest

PESHAWAR: Around 20 international universities have expressed an interest in opening up campuses at ‘Education City’ in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).

The proposed hub will accommodate campuses of national and international universities to provide Pakistani students the opportunity to obtain foreign degrees at home, stated officials of the provincial higher education department.

The K-P government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the British Council to start the project at the earliest, the officials told The Express Tribune on Friday. The site has been selected and land acquired.

Around 30,000 kanals of land in Jehangira will be used to build the education city. The project will be adjacent to the proposed Mega City near the Swabi Interchange on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway.

“We have briefed Chief Minister (CM) Pervez Khattak and other relevant officials on the project, and they termed it a new beginning for the province’s education sector,” shared an education department official.

On Saturday, K-P Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser told journalists at a news conference that the British Council will help the province liaise with 20 international universities to help set up their campuses. Qaisar claimed Saudi Arabia, Japan and South Korea have shown initial interest in the project.

When contacted, Special Assistant to the CM on Higher Education Mushtaq Ghani said the National University of Sciences and Technology, and Bahria University – among other national universities – have agreed to open campuses in Education City.

Students spend millions studying abroad, with Education City they will be able to get the same education at home at an affordable cost, claimed Ghani.

According to CM spokesperson Shiraz Paracha, Education City will not only provide educational opportunities, it will boost the economic condition of K-P by attracting investment, generating jobs and reducing unemployment in the province.


Source:- Foreign credentials: International universities show keen interest in K-P Education City – The Express Tribune

British Council interest to begin the project of International Universities in K-P-K. - CrazyMela



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British Council to facilitate KPK govt in setting up Education City

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Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and British Council sign MOU on education

The British Council Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on education. This agreement will pave the way for future cooperation on all levels of education between the KPK government and the British Council.

The MoU is signed to develop cooperation and collaboration for promotion of Education through mutual collaborative activities, which can result in betterment of the economic condition in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Speaking at the ceremony, provincial assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said: “This MoU is an active first step towards what the PTI government had promised to the people in its manifesto which was to deliver quality education for all.”

The agreement also focuses on strengthening and developing human resource with emphasis on increasing women participation in education. It will strive for higher quality and relevance to local and international job market demand.

British Council Director, Pakistan, Peter Upton said: “This accord is the result of a clear vision and sustained commitment from the KPK government. Creating educational opportunities for young people is a key means of providing economic and social opportunity for all.”

“We are pleased to be working with the chief minister, the speaker on this ambitious goal and we are taking the first steps towards a wider collaboration that involves higher education, skills development, English language support exchanges and hopefully the re-opening of another British Council Library,” he held.

The British Council will provide technical support and advice to the KPK government on designing and setting up of an Education City Project and help promote the Education City Project in the UK to attract world class universities to set up their campuses in Pakistan.

See Invitation to Tender by British Council at Invitation to Tender (ITT): Scoping study in KPK | British Council (deadline 28 Feb, 2015)
 

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