Governor pushes for faster Peshawar uplift

The briefing covered construction of underpasses and flyovers, development of theme parks, and other civic infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow and public amenities in the city.The meeting also reviewed progress on the Budhni Nullah project, modernisation of slaughterhouses, establishment and upgrading of food and vegetable markets, water supply schemes and the broader K-P Cities Improvement Project.

Discussions further extended to initiatives related to forests, archaeology, restoration of the historic Peshawar Walled City, road networks and irrigation works.Specific attention was given to the expansion of the road from Saint Mary's School to the Northern Bypass and the proposed construction of a flyover at Faqirabad on Charsadda Road, both of which are expected to ease congestion in key corridors of the city.Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kundi emphasised….

He directed the relevant departments to identify important development schemes on a priority basis so that funds could be released without delay."Peshawar is the provincial capital and it must be developed into a modern city that meets contemporary urban requirements," the Governor said.

He stressed that effective execution of development projects was essential for the overall uplift of the city and improvement in the quality of life of its residents.Governor Kundi also issued specific instructions to the Forest Department, directing it to prepare a comprehensive strategy for obtaining carbon credits.

He noted that such a plan would enable the people of the northern districts to benefit from the environmental and economic advantages of carbon trading.Officials assured the Governor that work on priority projects would be accelerated and that coordination among departments would be strengthened to remove bottlenecks.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to turn Peshawar into a model provincial capital that balances heritage preservation with modern infrastructure and sustainable urban growth.

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