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Khattak lays foundation stone of Jamrud-Hayatabad flyover
*KP CM says the flyover will prove to be a milestone in industrial and financial development of the region *Claims that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has started working on its ‘agenda of change’ *Alleges that rulers under previous provincial government served their own interests only
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak laid the foundation stone of the double-layer Jamrud-Hayatabad flyover in Hayatabad on Wednesday.
The European-style double storey flyover will be constructed by the National Logistics Cell (NLC) in a record time of four months at the cost of Rs 1.77 billion.
The ceremony at Phase-3 Chowk, the site of the would-be construction marvel in the provincial capital, was attended by CM Khattak, Provincial Minister for Local Government Inayatullah Khan, Local Government Secretary Jamil Ahmad and Deputy Secretary Barkatullah Marwat, Peshawar Development Authority DG Aminuddin, Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Riaz Mehsud, Project Director Ijaz Afzal and NLC Project Director Col Sajid along other officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that Bab-e-Peshawar was the first of many unique mega projects in the provincial capital. “This modern flyover at the junction of Hayatabad, Karkhano Market, the industrial estate and Regi Lalma Township will prove an important milestone in the construction of an international highway between Peshawar and Central Asia. It will also prove key to industrial and financial development of the region,” he said.
He added that locally the project would improve the flow of traffic and save commuters’ time. “It will also serve as a training facility for students of the local universities,” he said. He argued that the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) government had started working on its ‘agenda of change’. “The benefits of the PTI government’s efforts are reaching the people of the province. The reforms in the health and education sectors are being appreciated by the people of the province. They are all-praise for the PTI government’s policies - that is why they voted for PTI candidates in the local government elections,” he added.
Khattak also said that his provincial government fulfilled its promise of transferring power to the lower level. He added, “It is now the responsibility of the elected local government representatives to implement the provincial government’s policies and serve the people.” Talking about the Local Government Ordinance, he said that it had strengthened the system in the province. “The ordinance has empowered the representatives of the people. Other provinces have created local government councils which does not guarantee fair distribution of power and funds,” he said.
He claimed that the opposition was unable to digest the fact that the provincial government allocated 30 percent of the budget to the local government. “The opposition is attempting to escape cases of rigging and corruption through unfair means. They want to derail the system,” he said. He alleged that the rulers under the previous provincial government served their own interests only and gave free hand to the corrupt.
The KP chief minister claimed, “After coming into power, the PTI-led government has eradicated corruption and commission mafia from the province. No one can prove any corruption against us. Issuing a strong warning to corrupt elements in the province, he said that there was no place for corruption and the mafia behind it in the province. “Those taking bribes and kickbacks should leave the province as they are soon going to be put in jails,” he maintained.
He informed those present at the ceremony that two projects for uplift and beautification of Peshawar under a special package of Rs 6 billion were also in progress for the restoration of the past glory of the city. “These projects include reconstruction of the GT Road and Jamrud Road with many other roads in the old city. The new ‘U-Turns’ have improved the flow of the traffic,” he said.
Khattak added that swift construction of the new highway for rerouting the heavy traffic of the Afghan Transit Trade was also ongoing. He also talked about the introduction of “green belts” and plantation of tress on the GT Road and Jamrud Road. “Our government restored 13 parks as well as a new park was built at the entrance of the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway. Reconstruction of roads on both banks of Warsak Gravity Canal was also going on,” he added.
He said that the provincial government had spent Rs 20 billion on the widening of Charsadda Road, Pajjagi Road and the construction of a new bridge over the Budhni nullah. “The Charsadda inter-section flyover is nearing its completion. We have received tenders for the construction of Pajjagi-Warsak Road which will cost Rs 7 billion. The construction cost of the northern bypass road from the motorway to Warsak and Nasir Bagh will cost Rs 12 billion,” he added.
In the end, the CM announced that police in Peshawar will work on the pattern of the Motorway Police. “The police will take charge of their new roles within six months. We will provide even facilities to people in the province. Rescue 1122 service will be extended to other parts of the province by next yearm,” he said. The government will provide people with better transport, including the functioning of 100 air-conditioned vehicles between Chamkani and Hayatabad, he claimed.
Khattak lays foundation stone of Jamrud-Hayatabad flyover
Another deadline: Bab-e-Peshawar flyover to be completed in 120 days
PESHAWAR:
Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has announced the construction of Bab-e-Peshawar flyover will be completed within 120 days.
The deadline for the mega project was announced during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday. The event was attended by the chief minister, Minister for Local Government Inayatullah Khan and other government officials.
The two-level flyover project will be constructed on Hayatabad-Jamrud Road at the cost of Rs1.77 billion. “The provincial government has signed an agreement with National Logistics Cell (NLC), a construction company,” Khattak said. “Under the agreement, the project must be completed within four months.”
He said the provincial government will assign more projects to the state-owned company if it manages to deliver on time.
“The provincial government believes in transparency and that is why we have given the contract to NLC,” read a handout issued by the information directorate the same day.
Securing border areas
During the ceremony, Khattak vowed to guarantee security measures to ensure Hayatabad becomes a safe part of the city.
He ordered the local government minister to install CCTV cameras and provide phase-wise security to residents of Hayatabad over the next six months. “Action will be taken against relevant departments if security is not guaranteed in Hayatabad within six months,” he said.
Moreover, the chief minister urged relevant authorities to install street lights and security cameras in Hayatabad to restore the beauty of township.
Speaking on the occasion, the local government minister, who is affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami, a coalition partner of the government, said they would restore Peshawar’s image as the “city of flowers”.
“For the first time in the history of the city, we have introduced a mechanical sweeping system,” he said. “The culture and history of the city will be [preserved].” The minister added a flyover on Charsadda Road would also be completed soon.
Big plans, big bucks
Khattak said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government has decided to prioritise the Peshawar Uplift Programme (PUP) which was introduced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government.
“Peshawar is our home and we will not compromise the beautification of the provincial capital,” he said.
“The flyover would reduce traffic jams in the area.” The chief minister pledged to complete construction of link roads and begin an air-conditioned bus service in the city after work on the flyover is completed.
He added Rs6 billion has been allocated for PUP under which the city’s routes will be extended, including GT Road. Furthermore, he claimed the PTI-led government will launch more anti-encroachment drives across the province and take action against the illegal occupation of property.
According to the information directorate’s handout, the chief minister said Rs34 billion was being spent on the beautification of the city to restore the city’s lost glory.
Transfer of power
Khattak criticised opposition parties for deceiving the people of the province. “Leaders of the opposition parties have failed to mobilise support in their favour,” he added.
According to the chief minister, the Punjab and Sindh governments have failed to devolve power to the grass-roots level.
“Only the K-P government has allocated a sizeable portion of the Annual Development Fund to the local government,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 18th, 2015.
*KP CM says the flyover will prove to be a milestone in industrial and financial development of the region *Claims that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has started working on its ‘agenda of change’ *Alleges that rulers under previous provincial government served their own interests only
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak laid the foundation stone of the double-layer Jamrud-Hayatabad flyover in Hayatabad on Wednesday.
The European-style double storey flyover will be constructed by the National Logistics Cell (NLC) in a record time of four months at the cost of Rs 1.77 billion.
The ceremony at Phase-3 Chowk, the site of the would-be construction marvel in the provincial capital, was attended by CM Khattak, Provincial Minister for Local Government Inayatullah Khan, Local Government Secretary Jamil Ahmad and Deputy Secretary Barkatullah Marwat, Peshawar Development Authority DG Aminuddin, Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Riaz Mehsud, Project Director Ijaz Afzal and NLC Project Director Col Sajid along other officials.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that Bab-e-Peshawar was the first of many unique mega projects in the provincial capital. “This modern flyover at the junction of Hayatabad, Karkhano Market, the industrial estate and Regi Lalma Township will prove an important milestone in the construction of an international highway between Peshawar and Central Asia. It will also prove key to industrial and financial development of the region,” he said.
He added that locally the project would improve the flow of traffic and save commuters’ time. “It will also serve as a training facility for students of the local universities,” he said. He argued that the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) government had started working on its ‘agenda of change’. “The benefits of the PTI government’s efforts are reaching the people of the province. The reforms in the health and education sectors are being appreciated by the people of the province. They are all-praise for the PTI government’s policies - that is why they voted for PTI candidates in the local government elections,” he added.
Khattak also said that his provincial government fulfilled its promise of transferring power to the lower level. He added, “It is now the responsibility of the elected local government representatives to implement the provincial government’s policies and serve the people.” Talking about the Local Government Ordinance, he said that it had strengthened the system in the province. “The ordinance has empowered the representatives of the people. Other provinces have created local government councils which does not guarantee fair distribution of power and funds,” he said.
He claimed that the opposition was unable to digest the fact that the provincial government allocated 30 percent of the budget to the local government. “The opposition is attempting to escape cases of rigging and corruption through unfair means. They want to derail the system,” he said. He alleged that the rulers under the previous provincial government served their own interests only and gave free hand to the corrupt.
The KP chief minister claimed, “After coming into power, the PTI-led government has eradicated corruption and commission mafia from the province. No one can prove any corruption against us. Issuing a strong warning to corrupt elements in the province, he said that there was no place for corruption and the mafia behind it in the province. “Those taking bribes and kickbacks should leave the province as they are soon going to be put in jails,” he maintained.
He informed those present at the ceremony that two projects for uplift and beautification of Peshawar under a special package of Rs 6 billion were also in progress for the restoration of the past glory of the city. “These projects include reconstruction of the GT Road and Jamrud Road with many other roads in the old city. The new ‘U-Turns’ have improved the flow of the traffic,” he said.
Khattak added that swift construction of the new highway for rerouting the heavy traffic of the Afghan Transit Trade was also ongoing. He also talked about the introduction of “green belts” and plantation of tress on the GT Road and Jamrud Road. “Our government restored 13 parks as well as a new park was built at the entrance of the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway. Reconstruction of roads on both banks of Warsak Gravity Canal was also going on,” he added.
He said that the provincial government had spent Rs 20 billion on the widening of Charsadda Road, Pajjagi Road and the construction of a new bridge over the Budhni nullah. “The Charsadda inter-section flyover is nearing its completion. We have received tenders for the construction of Pajjagi-Warsak Road which will cost Rs 7 billion. The construction cost of the northern bypass road from the motorway to Warsak and Nasir Bagh will cost Rs 12 billion,” he added.
In the end, the CM announced that police in Peshawar will work on the pattern of the Motorway Police. “The police will take charge of their new roles within six months. We will provide even facilities to people in the province. Rescue 1122 service will be extended to other parts of the province by next yearm,” he said. The government will provide people with better transport, including the functioning of 100 air-conditioned vehicles between Chamkani and Hayatabad, he claimed.
Khattak lays foundation stone of Jamrud-Hayatabad flyover
Another deadline: Bab-e-Peshawar flyover to be completed in 120 days
PESHAWAR:
Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has announced the construction of Bab-e-Peshawar flyover will be completed within 120 days.
The deadline for the mega project was announced during the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday. The event was attended by the chief minister, Minister for Local Government Inayatullah Khan and other government officials.
The two-level flyover project will be constructed on Hayatabad-Jamrud Road at the cost of Rs1.77 billion. “The provincial government has signed an agreement with National Logistics Cell (NLC), a construction company,” Khattak said. “Under the agreement, the project must be completed within four months.”
He said the provincial government will assign more projects to the state-owned company if it manages to deliver on time.
“The provincial government believes in transparency and that is why we have given the contract to NLC,” read a handout issued by the information directorate the same day.
Securing border areas
During the ceremony, Khattak vowed to guarantee security measures to ensure Hayatabad becomes a safe part of the city.
He ordered the local government minister to install CCTV cameras and provide phase-wise security to residents of Hayatabad over the next six months. “Action will be taken against relevant departments if security is not guaranteed in Hayatabad within six months,” he said.
Moreover, the chief minister urged relevant authorities to install street lights and security cameras in Hayatabad to restore the beauty of township.
Speaking on the occasion, the local government minister, who is affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami, a coalition partner of the government, said they would restore Peshawar’s image as the “city of flowers”.
“For the first time in the history of the city, we have introduced a mechanical sweeping system,” he said. “The culture and history of the city will be [preserved].” The minister added a flyover on Charsadda Road would also be completed soon.
Big plans, big bucks
Khattak said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government has decided to prioritise the Peshawar Uplift Programme (PUP) which was introduced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government.
“Peshawar is our home and we will not compromise the beautification of the provincial capital,” he said.
“The flyover would reduce traffic jams in the area.” The chief minister pledged to complete construction of link roads and begin an air-conditioned bus service in the city after work on the flyover is completed.
He added Rs6 billion has been allocated for PUP under which the city’s routes will be extended, including GT Road. Furthermore, he claimed the PTI-led government will launch more anti-encroachment drives across the province and take action against the illegal occupation of property.
According to the information directorate’s handout, the chief minister said Rs34 billion was being spent on the beautification of the city to restore the city’s lost glory.
Transfer of power
Khattak criticised opposition parties for deceiving the people of the province. “Leaders of the opposition parties have failed to mobilise support in their favour,” he added.
According to the chief minister, the Punjab and Sindh governments have failed to devolve power to the grass-roots level.
“Only the K-P government has allocated a sizeable portion of the Annual Development Fund to the local government,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 18th, 2015.
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- CM Khattak inaugurated 40.8 MW Koto Hydel Dam in Dir yesterday (to be completed by 2018)
- Several Hydel Power Projects are about to finish by Dec, 2015 (55 MW electricity in total)
- 61 MW electricity projects are going to finish by Dec, 2018
- 153 MW electricity projects to be finished by Dec, 2019
- KP govt earlier promised to initiate 356 Micro Hydel Projects. All these 356 projects to be completed by Dec, 2016. Out of these 356 projects:
- 207 projects upto 50KW to be completed by September, 2015
- 87 projects upto 150 KW to be completed by Dec, 2015
- 31 projects upto 250 KW to be completed by Sept, 2016
- Remaining 31 projects to be completed by Dec, 2016
- CM Khattak further announced that KP govt has set the target to generate 4000MW electricity through hydel projects. Details to follow.
I am super excited about the micro hydel projects. People judge it by their small size and think they are insignificant but don't realise what big impact they will have on isolated communities for whom there is no chance to get grid based power. It will bring huge social and economic change for them. I hope the project is expanded further to many more hundreds of microhydel projects maybe even upto a thousand during this tenure.
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The original thread in which I posted about these micro projects, people indeed are bragging about these dams being too small and bla bla bla: KP hydel projects to generate 55MW by December, sets target of producing 4000MW: Khattak | Page 3
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The first picture is of 81 MW Malakand III built in 2004KPK: Groundbreaking of 41 MW Koto Hydropower Project was done on 4 July 2015 in Timegara, District Lower Dir
Second one is 2.6 MW Machai HPP, which started in 2010 and will be completed in next five months
Third one is 18 MW Pehur built in 2008....
There in no 40.8 MW Koto Yet....
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The first picture is of 81 MW Malakand III built in 2004
Second one is 2.6 MW Machai HPP, which started in 2010 and will be completed in next five months
Third one is 18 MW Pehur built in 2008....
There in no 40.8 MW Koto Yet....
They are using old Pics and saying these are Done by PTI
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What about Peshawar mass transit???
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