DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s own-source revenue has reached a record Rs150.84 billion, the highest level in the province’s history, Information and Science and Information Technology Minister Shafi Jan said on Wednesday.
The provincial government has set an own-source revenue target of Rs182bn for the current financial year.
In a statement, Mr Jan attributed the increase to improved revenue collection, better financial management and more efficient utilisation of available resources. He appreciated the performance of the Finance Department, Excise Department, KP Revenue Authority (KPRA), Information Department and other relevant departments for contributing to the increase in provincial revenues.
He said the government was taking practical steps to expand revenue generated from indigenous resources in line with the vision of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan. “Under the leadership of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, we are firmly committed to making the province financially self-reliant,” Mr Jan said. He said increasing revenue, curbing unnecessary expenditure and enforcing financial discipline were among the government’s key priorities. The minister said containing expenditures while increasing own-source revenue were central to the government’s financial management strategy. He added that efforts were also being made to ensure transparency, accountability and efficient utilisation of public resources.
According to Mr Jan, a stronger own-source revenue base would provide the province with greater fiscal space for development projects, public welfare initiatives and delivery of essential services.
He said the government’s objective was not merely to increase revenue but to establish a sustainable, transparent and efficient financial management system.
Mr Jan also congratulated Information Secretary Matiullah Khan and his team on the Information Department’s improved performance in generating own-source revenue. He attributed the department’s progress to administrative measures, focused management and sustained efforts by its officials.
The minister reiterated that financial discipline, transparency and optimal utilisation of public resources remained key priorities, adding that concerted efforts were under way to further strengthen the province’s resource base.
He said Chief Minister Sohail Afridi had declared the current financial year a year of “peace, development and prosperity”, and the provincial government was pursuing the objective through measures aimed at promoting peace, economic stability, financial sustainability and inclusive development across the province.
