The 36th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet was held here on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in the chair. Cabinet members, the Chief Secretary, the Additional Chief Secretary, the Senior Member Board of Revenue, and Administrative Secretaries attended the meeting.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur addressed the law and order situation and condemned the anti-state elements attempting to destabilise the country, reiterating that terrorism is unequivocally unacceptable as it impacts all citizens equally.
Chief Minister highlighted the provincial government’s proactive strategy, which began with the establishment of Jirgas to build public trust and enlist community support in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the proliferation of terrorism will not be tolerated and that the government’s writ will be upheld without compromise.
Chief Minister clarified that operations and the forced displacement of civilians are not his government’s policy. He confirmed that no authorisation has been given for such actions. Addressing the situation in Bajaur, he said that following the collapse of negotiations, authorities are now conducting targeted actions. To ensure the safety of residents, Section 144 has been imposed to protect the local population.
The Chief Minister stressed the provincial government’s duty to provide all necessary support to individuals who voluntarily relocate due to these targeted actions, assuring that there will be no negligence in this critical responsibility. He also affirmed that any civilian casualties resulting from counter-terrorism efforts are unacceptable, regardless of the party responsible.
Chief Minister said that the federal government has expressed a willingness to engage in negotiations with Afghanistan. He stated that the provincial government is currently preparing its groundwork in this regard.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial cabinet concluded a lengthy meeting today, approving a wide range of departmental agenda items aimed at advancing the province’s development goals.
Among the key decisions, the cabinet approved the creation of 36 new posts of field assistants in BPS-9 for the Directorate General of Agriculture Extension, a move aimed at strengthening agricultural support services across the province. The Cabinet gave its consent for the purchase of land for the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSiences), a step that will facilitate the expansion and growth of the institution. It also approved the creation of new posts in the Directorate of Works & Implementation of the Sports & Youth Affairs Department; appointment as Independent Members of Provincial Public Safety Commission, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for four years.
To enhance tourism infrastructure, a significant increase was approved for the ADP scheme for the “construction of access roads to tourist areas in Hazara Division.” The project’s cost has been revised from Rs. 3,500 million to Rs. 4,278.276 million. The Cabinet greenlit the hiring of necessary staff for the Directorate of Anti-Corruption Establishment Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the Market-Based Salary (MBS) Policy 2025. This measure is designed to bolster the directorate’s capacity to combat corruption effectively. It also approved the notification of Lower Tanawal Beer Valley as a Community Managed Game Reserve, which will help protect local wildlife and promote sustainable management practices.
The cabinet approved submitting the West Pakistan Historical Mosques and Shrines Fund Cess (Amendment) Act, 2025, to the Provincial Assembly for enactment. It also approved submitting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Endowment Fund (Kalash Community) Bill, 2025, to the Provincial Assembly for enactment. An amount of Rs. 100 million was approved for setting up an endowment fund for the Kalash community, to be spent on their social and cultural preservation, promotion, and cultural-cum-religious festivals, including funeral ceremonies. The cabinet also approved the Provincial Motor Vehicle Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 2025, and accorded approval to the revised rates for number plates in terms of Section 25(6) of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965. The cabinet approved amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zakat & Ushr Act, 2011, and the Provincial Ombudsman Employees (Terms and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025.
The Cabinet approved Rural Areas (Village Councils) 25 Cleanliness Program. The provincial government will fund the program for one year, after which it will become self-sustaining through outsourced services, community fee collection, and a digital payment system. Excluding 579 NCs, which are covered by WSSCs/ TMAs the program will be implemented in 3633 VCs of the province. It also approved the release of funds for the purchase of land for Kalash Valley roads, amounting to Rs. 1583.807 million. The Cabinet approved bridge financing amounting to Rs. 507.241 Million for the 30 PSDP scheme “Widening & Carpeting of Booni Buzund Thorkow Road (28KMS) District Upper Chitral.
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The cabinet approved the establishment of a Temporary Displaced Persons (TDPs) camp in the Bajaur Sports Complex and also sanctioned immediate funds for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Under the PDMA Civilian Victims Compensation Regulations 2019, the cabinet approved a special compensation of Rs. 10 million for each deceased person and Rs. 2.5 million for each injured person, to be given to the legal heirs and the injured from the Tirah, Khyber incident.
It also approved the removal of two members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Teaching Institutions Appellate Tribunal on account of misconduct under Rule 8 (1) (c) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Medical Teaching Institutions Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2020.
