The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and a World Bank delegation on Friday reviewed ongoing cooperation in the energy, information technology and digital sectors and discussed new opportunities for future partnership.
\nThe meeting was jointly chaired by KP Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam and Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah and was attended by officials from the provincial government and the World Bank.
\nThe participants discussed digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives in the province, as well as plans for establishing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Data Centre.
\nBoth sides considered strategies to strengthen the province\u2019s IT infrastructure and address the technical and institutional challenges facing the sector.
\nOn energy infrastructure, the provincial government briefed the World Bank delegation on ongoing investments in hydropower generation projects and transmission-line networks.
\nThe officials said a dedicated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid System Company had already been established for electricity transmission and distribution.
\nThe provincial government reiterated its commitment to using green and renewable energy through the transmission networks to support industrial growth and other development needs.
\nThe government also reaffirmed its resolve to modernise the province\u2019s IT infrastructure and expand energy resources to support digital and economic development across KP.
\nThe World Bank delegation appreciated the provincial government\u2019s performance, particularly its progress in the IT sector.
\nThe meeting also agreed to establish a joint working group comprising representatives of the World Bank and the KP government to examine technical and other matters and explore areas for further cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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