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PESHAWAR, Jul 04 (APP):A review meeting regarding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project was held under the joint chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Local Government Arshad Ayub Khan and Minister for Food Muhammad Zahoor Shah Toru.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Local Government Dr. Ambar Ali and officers from relevant departments.
During the meeting, officials from the Local Government Department gave a detailed briefing on the project, highlighting various aspects of its implementation.
The meeting was informed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project is being executed with the joint cooperation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The aim of the project is to improve infrastructure and municipal services in major urban centers such as Abbottabad, Kohat, Mardan, Mingora and Peshawar.
Under this project, initiatives in Mardan city include the development of a new drainage system, a sewage treatment plant, green space initiatives and solid waste management.
Speaking on the occasion, food minister emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of the project so that the public can benefit from its outcomes as soon as possible. He expressed satisfaction over the progress and stated that such urban development initiatives would positively impact the province’s economy, environment, and the quality of life of its citizens.
The LG minister instructed that all ongoing projects must be completed in a timely and transparent manner. He also directed that household connections be included within the scope of the project to ensure a comprehensive and
effective system.
He stressed that no negligence would be tolerated in projects of public interest and that modern technology and the best administrative practices must be adopted at all stages