Peshawar: On the directives of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Advisor, Ihtesham Ali, funds amounting to Rs. 440 million have been released to clear three months’ pending salaries of over 4,500 employees of the Integrated Health Program (IHP). In his statement, the Health Advisor assured that all employees would receive their salaries before Ramadan. He instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that payments are transferred to employees’ accounts without delay. He emphasized that no employee’s salary would be withheld, but necessary reforms are essential to streamline project operations. “There is no place in my team for those who cannot deliver,” he asserted. Expressing concern over frequent salary delays and protests for project extensions, Ihtesham Ali directed officials to start preparing for the upcoming budget now. He urged consultations with stakeholders to ensure efficient financial planning, preventing such disruptions in the future. News Desk
