The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) cabinet on Friday approved Rs7.6 billion for the purchase of vehicles and modern equipment for the police in the merged districts of the province and Rs1.15 billion Eid package for the needy people of the provinces.
The cabinet met in the provincial capital with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in the chair. besides the provincial ministers, the meeting was also attended by the chief secretary, inspector general of police and the relevant secretaries.
The cabinet approved Rs7.67 billion for the police in the former Federally-Administered Tribal Areas (ex-Fata), which had now been merged with the K-P. The amount would be spent on the vehicles and other modern equipment for the police.
The cabinet also approved an Eid package, under which 1,000 deserving persons in every provincial assembly constituency and the families of 2,050 police martyrs, would be given Rs10,000 each. The package was worth Rs1.15 billion.
Recognising the need to address grievances among officers of attached departments, the cabinet constituted a committee tasked with examining salary disparities. This move was prompted by directives from the Peshawar High Court (PHC), following a writ petition filed by over 973 officers.
One of the key initiatives endorsed by the cabinet was the K-P Right of Digital Way Policy. This pioneering policy framework aims at facilitating the deployment of optic fibre connectivity by expediting the resolution of right-of-way issues.
By aligning with the Federal Public and Private Right of (Digital) Way Policy Directive 2021, K-P becomes the first province of Pakistan to adopt such a comprehensive policy. The cabinet constituted a committee to ensure an effective implementation of the policy.
The committee, comprising ministers and secretaries from relevant departments, would work towards a uniform adoption of the policy across the province, thereby promoting widespread access to digital infrastructure.
Additionally, the cabinet approved the Zone Development Agreement for the Pakistan Digital City Haripur project. This project represents a significant milestone in the development of Special Technology Zones (STZs) in Pakistan.
Other decisions taken by the cabinet include loan acquisitions, retention of head nurses in MTI's hospitals, procurement of police equipment, and infrastructure development initiatives.
Furthermore, the cabinet resolved to realign its stance on loan repayment terms with other provinces and engage with the Council of Common Interest (CCI) to address this matter.
These decisions underscore the government's proactive approach to governance and development in K-P. By prioritising the needs of its citizens and adopting innovative policies, the government aims at fostering inclusive growth and prosperity across the province.
Other decisions made by the cabinet include loan acquisitions, retention of head nurses in MTI’s hospitals, procurement of police equipment, and infrastructure development initiatives. Furthermore, the cabinet resolved to realign its stance on loan repayment terms with other provinces and engage with the Council of Common Interest (CCI) to address this matter.
These decisions underscore the government’s proactive approach to governance and development in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 30th, 2024.
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