Peshawar
\nChief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday launched a project for Peshawar\u2019s Beautification with the aim to restore the historic glory of the provincial capital.
\nUnder the initiative, rehabilitation of roads infrastructure, installation of street lights, vehicular traffic decognition measures, installation of sculptures, and development of green areas and other beautification measures will be carried out.
\nAddressing the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have voted for Imran Khan\u2019s vision for the third time, and \u201cwe will provide them every possible facility.\u201d He added that all laws and policies introduced in the province will focus solely on public welfare and the greater public interest.
\nHe further said that \u201c some ill-informed individuals question the one percent share Khyber Pakhtunkhwa receives under the NFC Award for war against terrorism, but they ignore the fact that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made the greatest sacrifices in that war.\u201d He further stated that other provinces receive more funds under various heads, while KP continues to face financial discrimination.
\nSpeaking about the federal government\u2019s outstanding dues, the Chief Minister said that Rs. 2,200 billion in net hydel profit payments are pending with the federation, yet no one speaks about it. He added that the federal government had pledged Rs. 100 billion annually for the merged districts, but the pledged funds were not released and Rs. 550 billion, owed to the merged districts remain unpaid. \u201cThe administrative merger of the former FATA has taken place, but its financial merger has not yet,\u201d he said.
\nOverall, the Chief Minister stated that Rs. 3,000 billion are outstanding against the federal government. He further remarked that KP\u2019s rightful share in the NFC Award stands at 19.4 percent, but the province is given only 14.6 percent. \u201cWe demand our full rights. The federal government is treating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa like a stepchild,\u201d he remarked.
\nReferring to the newly launched project, the chief minister said Peshawar, as the provincial capital, was a collective responsibility. \u201cWe will continue to bring forward more projects to improve its development and aesthetics, this city is our face,\u201d he noted. He said a comprehensive master plan for Peshawar would soon be prepared in consultation with public representatives.
\nEarlier, officials briefed the chief minister that the beautification project included the rehabilitation of Peshawar Ring Road, Jamrud Road, and GT Road.
\nProvincial Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Meena Khan Afridi also addressed the ceremony. The event was attended by elected representatives from Peshawar, former MPAs and senior officials of the Local Government Department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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