Summary KP govt boosts highways grant to 40m, increases internship seats to 6,000, approves reforms, benefits, and key road feasibility study under CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - A meeting of the 24th session of the Pakhtunkhwa Highways Council was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. The meeting approved the authority’s budget, annual maintenance plan and other important administrative matters.
The forum also approved an increase in the annual operational grant of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority from 30 million to 40 million rupees.
The Chief Minister directed that more funds and major development projects for the highways authority be included in the upcoming budget.
He also ordered a 20 percent increase in seats under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Internship Programme, raising them from 5,000 to 6,000 to provide more opportunities for youth across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Muhammad Sohail Afridi instructed the authority not to collect right of way charges, emphasizing the promotion of ease of doing business in the province.
The meeting also approved proposed amendments to the Service Regulations 2019, along with retirement benefits and death compensation for employees.
He further directed a formal feasibility study for the provincialization of the Gulabad to Sarbala Road in Lower Dir.
It was also decided in principle to improve the financial assistance package for heirs in case of death under the Sehat Card scheme.
The Chief Minister said the government remains committed to public welfare and prosperity in line with the vision of the party founder, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
