Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government releases annual performance report

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has released its annual performance report, highlighting key achievements across 25 sectors over the past year.

According to the report, 25 cabinet meetings were held, resulting in 232 policy decisions aimed at governance improvements. The government successfully cleared Rs. 78 billion in outstanding dues and established a Rs. 70 billion Debt Management Fund to strengthen financial autonomy.

For food security, Rs. 28 billion was allocated, while a new initiative was launched to provide free solar systems to 130,000 citizens. Additionally, the Billion Tree Plus Tsunami project is in progress, aiming to expand forest cover by 12%.

The government has set a target of achieving a Rs. 100 billion surplus budget this year. Mineral royalties saw a 200% increase, while revenue from provincial resources is projected to reach Rs. 100 billion in the coming year.

Other key initiatives included Rs. 20 billion spent on wheat procurement and a Rs. 3 billion subsidy for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, ensuring improved public transport services.