DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Chief minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s House to review strategic priorities for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27, according to an official statement.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Islam Zeb, and other senior officials.
The statement said that the chief minister directed officials to frame upcoming budget 2026-27 as a results-driven and fiscally disciplined roadmap focused on high-impact sectors.
Reaffirming alignment with the vision of Imran Khan, the chief minister said health and education would remain the government’s top funding priorities, with accelerated and dedicated resource allocation.
He instructed the inclusion of a province-wide initiative to establish model schools and colleges, along with a fully funded, merit-based international scholarship programme enabling students from KP to access leading global universities.
Mr Afridi said strategic investment in education and skills development was essential to unlocking the province’s growth potential.
He added that ADP 2026–27 would serve as a comprehensive roadmap for inclusive and sustainable development, focusing on employment generation, human development and equitable access to public services.
Officials informed the meeting that 218 high-priority projects were targeted for completion in the next fiscal year.
Around 80 per cent of the allocation would be committed to ongoing schemes to ensure timely delivery, while 20pc would be reserved for new initiatives. In addition, 39 new signature projects have been proposed across key sectors.
A significant allocation has been proposed under the “Roshan Qabail Package” for merged districts, alongside major health sector initiatives, including the establishment of a Health City and a Tribal Medical College.
The ADP also outlines education reforms such as virtual classrooms, bag-free schools and the integration of artificial intelligence into curricula.
Other initiatives include the establishment of a Tribal University, an Integrated Development Package for Upper Chitral, and expanded social protection measures. These include the extension of the Panah Gah network, scaling up of the Zamung Kor initiative, and the creation of schools for children with special needs. A self-employment scheme for persons with disabilities and the proposed Khyber Safari Train are also part of the plan.
Urban development and public safety measures include expansion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to divisional levels, completion of Safe Cities projects and the establishment of a Cyber Security Operations Centre.
