PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to terminate inactive development projects included in the annual development program.
In this regard, all administrative departments have been asked to provide details of such projects that can be terminated immediately.
The provincial government has focused all its attention on three-year projects and has made it mandatory to provide solid justification for projects that have been ongoing for more than three years.
The Planning and Development (P&D) department has sought details from administrative departments about projects that can be completed in the fiscal year 2024-25. Similarly, details have been sought about projects being funded by international aid agencies. Projects that can be modified to reduce their estimated cost have also been identified.
The provincial government has directed that instead of constructing new buildings, temporary work should be carried out in rented buildings. It has also been asked which projects can be terminated. The provincial government has strictly instructed administrative departments that if any project needs to be continued for more than three years, solid reasons must be provided.
This decision is aimed at streamlining the development process and ensuring that only viable and necessary projects are continued. The government has taken this step to avoid wastage of resources and to prioritize projects that are essential for the development of the province.
