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KP govt to establish 10 economic zones across province

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has planned to establish at least 10 economic zones across the province in the next decade under the Industrial Policy, 2020, after the provincial cabinet’s approval of the policy in this regard last month.

According to local media outlets that reviewed the policy, the proposed zones include Rashkai Special Economic Zone and Nowshera Economic Zone Extension and will be set up in Jalozai, Nowshera, Chitral, Mohmand, Ghazi, Darband, Swat, Buner and Shakas areas, while the establishment of two special economic zones (SEZs) under public-private partnership (PPP) in the next five years has been planned.
 
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Completion date... 2025

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has completed the construction of Kundal Dam in Swabi, meant to irrigate over 13,000 acres of barren land and become another tourists attraction of the province.

Kundal dam in Swabi would also control floods during the monsoon season and meet the water needs of locals. Tourists will enjoy the beauty of the dam. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has completed it’s construction.


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PM Imran to visit South Waziristan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to visit South Waziristan tomorrow (Wednesday) to attend a ceremony of Kamyab Jawan Programme as the chief guest.

The premier will participate in a ceremony of cheque distribution under the Kamyab Jawan Programme and will give cheques for loans to the youth of the area.

The prime minister will be accompanied by the chief minister and governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
PM Imran Khan will also be briefed about development projects in Waziristan.
 
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PM says 3G/4G internet services to start in Waziristan from today

Dawn.com
January 20, 2021



Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana on Wednesday, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in South Waziristan. — DawnNewsTV


Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana on Wednesday, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in South Waziristan. — DawnNewsTV



Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in Waziristan from today (Wednesday).

The premier made the remarks while addressing a cheque distribution ceremony for the successful applicants of the Kamyab Jawan Loan Scheme and the Youth Internship Scheme.
"I know that 3G and 4G is important for education and development [...] this was a huge demand of the youth, one that was justified," he said, as participants of the ceremony cheered.

The prime minister went on to explain that "security issues" were a major reason in the delay behind providing 3G/4G internet services.

"[India] is trying its best to spread terror in Pakistan. We know of their efforts to spread chaos in Balochistan [...] we have all the knowledge. Even in Waziristan, they are trying to instigate the youth against Pakistan. So that is why there was a problem regarding 3G/4G services which terrorists could also use."

"But I spoke to my security agencies [...] we agreed that we need to be cognisant of terrorists using this facility. Despite this, we also thought that it is the need of our young people and that is why this service will become operational from today."

The prime minister stated that approximately 70 per cent of the population lived below the poverty line in Waziristan. "That is why we have the Ehsaas programme, the aim of which is to uplift those living below the poverty line by giving them cash stipends and scholarships."

He assured the people of Waziristan that the government was fully committed towards working for their welfare. "Whoever you voted for, it doesn't make a difference to us. We will try to uplift this area and provide whatever facilities we can," he said, adding that the government was working on bringing an "olive revolution" in the area.

"This is the best area for growing olive trees. We have carried out a survey and will start planting trees next month which we will hand over to the people."

He said that people's income will increase drastically due to the olive trees, resulting in them not having to travel abroad for jobs.



'Govt's philosophy to uplift deprived people, areas'


The premier began his address by giving a message to the people of Waziristan. "The philosophy of my government is that we focus on uplifting those people and areas that have been left behind. No one is here to ask for votes or to make promises that are made during election campaigns."

He said that by receiving technical education, young people can uplift their families and the country. "So first education and then employment is the biggest challenge." He said that the 'war on terror' had caused the most damage in Waziristan.

"The Kamyab Jawan programme, under which we distributed cheques today, is just the beginning. We will try our best to focus our energies here and in Balochistan."

He added that the government will try to help the youth as much as possible in finding employment opportunities.

PM Imran said that he was aware of the "passion" of the people, acknowledging that it was a tough task to merge these areas with Pakistan. "Time will prove that this was an excellent decision for the future of the people of the region."

He said that the demands of the people mostly concerned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and governor. "That is why I have asked them to be here today. For sure, most of your demands are valid and legitimate."

During his address, the prime minister also touched upon respect for elders in tribal districts. "I know about your history and I agree with you on this. Even in our religion, elders are respected. In tribal areas they play a special role."

He said that the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system, which is essentially the jirga system, would consist of elders. "We are just changing the name, you will take decisions," he said, assuring the people that the government was aware of the people's traditions.

The prime minister also directed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar — who was also present on the occasion — to increase the number of scholarships being provided to the people of the region.

He also directed KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan to take notice of the people's issues, adding that the people of the region will also receive health insurance.
 
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Police stations linked with new system of live supervision


The Frontier Post
January 22, 2021



PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi was Friday told that all 33 police stations of Peshawar have been linked with new system of live supervision.

He was told this during a visit to Police Command Control Centre at Police Station, East Cantonment Peshawar.
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Ahsan Abbas and SSP Operations Mansoor Aman accompanied the IGP on this occasion. The IGP was given a detailed briefing about the installation of new CCTV systems at police stations.

The IGP was informed that cameras had been installed in police lock-ups, Muharrar and SHO offices in all the police stations and had been linked with central control room for effective supervision of the police stations.

The IGP was further briefed that along with direct supervision recording are also being made through these cameras.

The IGP was told that SHO, Muharrar offices and police lockups could be directly supervised via these CCTV cameras which would ensure to stop forthwith alleged police high handedness and public complaints at Thana level.

Later on, the IGP visited the Police Command and Control Center where he was given a detailed briefing about the various sections including communication, supervision and monitoring.

The IGP interacted with the police officials of the control room and briefed himself about the monitoring system and police response in case of any incident.

Earlier, the IGP was given practical demonstration of live monitoring of police lockups, SHO and Muharrar offices through cameras installed in different police stations from the control room of CPO Peshawar.

Speaking on the occasion the IGP Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi appreciated the launching of the new system and said that technology-driven policing was the need of the hour.

The IGP said that the whole world had been captured in the eye of the camera and thus made it imperative that the police should also fully equip itself with modern technology to meet the modern-day challenges in a befitting manner.

The IGP maintained that now police was one click away from the public and installation of CCTV cameras in police establishment reflect the priority and positive attitude and thinking of the police force which was purely aimed to restore the dignity of the common people and provide them friendly atmosphere at thana level.

The IGP pointed out that his single point agenda was to serve the oppressed, depressed and suppressed sections of the society and the police had no option but would have to come up to the attached expectations of the people at all costs.

It may be recalled that as per directives of the IGP CCTV cameras are being installed in all police establishments and this process would be completed very soon and would thus pave the way for strict check and balance on police and would usher a new era of best policing in the province.
 
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Movability of rickshaw, taxi on BRT’s route: PHC directs Secy to submit detail report


The Frontier Post
January 21, 2021

Humayun Khan

PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed Secretary Transport Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to submit detail report in case regarding movability of Rickshaws and Taxis on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route before court, on Thursday.

The petitioners seeking movability of rickshaws on BRT route because transport department is restricting rickshaws and taxis from main road.

Additional Advocate General (AAG) informed honorable court that three meeting had been held among rickshaws union and transport department and requested for granting more to resolve the issue.

However, the counsel for petitioner stated that 15 to 20 meeting have been held among the rickshaw union and respondent but the grievances of petitioner is not addressed.

During the hearing Chief Justice PHC Justice Qaiser Rashid remarked that BRT have problems on daily basis like one day it catches fire and other day BRT services are disrupted due to strike over salaries.

Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid remarked that if BRT services are suspended then what will be the alternative?

Secretary Transport Khyber Pakhtunkhwa informed PHC that the issue is discussed at high forums and different recommendations are under consideration. Secretary transport also informed that from University to Karkhano and in Cant department can allow the rickshaws and taxis.

Secretary transport further said that from Chamkani to city on Grand Trunk (GT) road rickshaws and taxis will not be allowed. He added that BRT services have been extended to feeder routes which facilitate public.

Chief Justice PHC Justice Qaiser Rashid remarked that do not take decision from offices and secretariat. Chief Justice also inquired about the alternatives in BRT service for breakdown.

The two-member bench comprising of Chief Justice PHC Justice Qaiser Rashid and Justice Nasir Mehfooz directed to resolve and conclude the issue by reaching to everlasting solution and adjourned further hearing till 3 March.
 
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Mohmand Dam - Groundbreaking Ceremony at Outlet Portal of Right Bank irrigation Tunnels.
Irrigation Tunnels at Right Bank length are 3.5 km long along with more than 1km long access Tunnel. Similarly one irrigation tunnel is located at left bank which is almost 5 km long with 746m access tunnel.
These tunnels will provide irrigation water to the area and small powerhouse is proposed to generate 4.3MW power from these tunnels.
 
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Hazara Motorway or M -15 Motorway, is a 180 kilometer controlled-access motorway linking the Burhan Interchange near Hasan Abdal in Punjab province with
Haripur,
Havelian,
Abbottabad,
Mansehra,
Shinkiari,
Battagram,
and Thakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.



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Pakistan’s First Ever Motorsports Arena to be Build in KPK
  • The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to build the Pakistan's first-ever motorsports arena in Kheshgi, Nowshera.

BR Web Desk
23 Nov 2020




Source: Reuters


Source: Reuters



The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to build the Pakistan's first-ever motorsports arena in Kheshgi, Nowshera. KPK’s Sports and Tourism Department has created and shared a detailed plan for this mega-project with the the province's Chief Minister Mahmood Khan.

Pakistan has a strong local motorsports fan base, with enthusiasts who do not have a formal platform to learn and experience their passion for this sport. This new arena hopes to offer sports enthusiasts an opportunity to train and practice these motorsports in a state of the art facility.

The model prepared by KPK’s Sports and Tourism Department shows that the arena will features a drag race track, off-road track circuits, asphalt track circuits, practice tracks for on-road and off-road driving, and a go-kart track. The model also plans for a viewing tower with a pavilion that seat 3,000 people.

In addition to this, the model includes plans to offer other facilities such as service stations, garages, petrol station, wash rooms and parking. The arena will also have food courts and shopping malls to host various kinds of leisure activities. Pakwheels.com has also shared the Master Plan for this motorsports arena.



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According to KPK's Chief Minister, Mahmood Khan, this new arena will promote sports in the province. The CM has appreciated this new project and has instructed the relevant department to prepare a plan of action to move forward.
 
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