DLP Report
PESHAWAR
Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on finance and interprovincial coordination Muzzammil Aslam, while responding to questions during the provincial assembly’s budget session, stated that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, by incorporating financial discipline, transparency, and austerity into its budget strategy, not only successfully completed the Annual Development Program (ADP) worth Rs. 120 billion for the fiscal year 2024–25 but also incurred development expenditures exceeding Rs. 150 billion — a significant milestone.
He said that the current government, prioritizing public welfare, introduced financial reforms, curtailed expenditures, increased revenues, and succeeded in presenting a surplus budget — a first in the province’s history. He further stated that the government has secured Rs. 150 billion in a debt fund to gradually pay off the province’s debts.
The finance advisor emphasized the need for the federal government to fulfill the province’s financial rights, stating that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has forcefully and effectively advocated for the protection of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s constitutional and financial rights in relation to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. As a result of these efforts, positive outcomes are emerging, and the federal government is now preparing to announce the 11th NFC Award.
Drawing attention to the challenges in the education sector, he stated that although the out-of-school children situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is better than in other provinces, 30% of children in the province are still out of school — a concerning reality. In light of this, the government is declaring an “education emergency” to ensure that every child has access to education.
Muzzammil Aslam also shared that the Chief Minister led 250 hours of consultation meetings during the budget preparation process, resulting in a comprehensive, balanced, and realistic Annual Development Program that reflects the public’s needs and the province’s developmental priorities.
The finance advisor concluded that the current government’s budget strategy is based on the principles of public interest, financial stability, and self-reliance, aiming not only to address current challenges but also to lay the foundation for sustainable development in the future.
