Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

Notification / OM No. No. SO(Dev-III)/CMS/240/Gen/2025 Dated 08-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK Government Tightens Control on Maintenance & Repair Funds: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has taken a significant step to enhance transparency and efficiency in the utilization of Maintenance & Repair (M&R) funds. The Chief Minister of KPK has noted that the allocation of funds for roads, buildings, irrigation, water supply, and transformer repairs often lacks structured oversight, leading to inefficiencies, mismanagement, and substandard work. To tackle these issues, a District Supervisory Committee has been established to monitor, prioritize, and evaluate M&R works. This committee includes Deputy Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Executing Department Heads, Civil Society Representatives, and M&E Department Officials. Their role is to ensure that all public infrastructure repairs and maintenance projects are cost-effective, high-quality, and transparent. The government has also introduced a monitoring system that will track repairs through pre- and post-execution photographic documentation, GPS-based reporting, and an annual maintenance report. This initiative aims to bring accountability and efficiency to public sector maintenance projects. Notification Describes; Government of Khyber PakhtunkhwaCHIEF MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT No. SO(Dev-III)/CMS/240/Gen/2025                                                                                                                                                                                          Peshawar, 8 March 2025 To The Chief Secretary,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar. SUBJECT:             REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (M&R) WORKS Dear Sir,                               I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the Hon’ble Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has noted that maintenance and repair funds allocated for Roads, Buildings, Irrigation, Water Supply Schemes, and transformer repairs under Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) / Tribal Electric Supply Company (TESCO) are often utilized without a structured oversight mechanism, leading to inefficiencies, lack of prioritization, and substandard work. 2.                           To ensure the judicious utilization of funds, the Chief Minister has directed the establishment of a robust regulatory framework; to mitigate mismanagement, enhance accountability, and prevent delays that hinder the timely execution of necessary repairs. This framework will comprise of a District Supervisory Committee to streamline the execution process, ensuring transparency and quality assurance in M&R works. COMPOSITION 1. Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district – Chairperson 2. Additional Deputy Commissioner (F&P) of the concerned district – Member 3. District Head of the relevant Executing Department – Member 4. Two (2) members from Civil Society (to be nominated by the Commissioner) – Members 5. Representative of M&E, P&D Department – Secretary TERMS OF REFERENCE (TORS): 1.            Identify and maintain a District Priority List of Maintenance & Repair (M&R) works for each department, ensuring due diligence based on cost-effectiveness and population benefit analysis. 2.            Forward proposed schemes to the respective department for final approval by the Departmental Scrutiny Committee (DSC). 3.            Monitor, evaluate, and ensure quality assurance of M&R works, including Snow Clearance and Emergency Repairs within the district’s jurisdiction, including, oversight of M&R of PKHA projects. 4.            Ensure the publication of an Annual Maintenance Report for each district, covering: 1. Total expenditure incurred on all M&R schemes. 2. Pre- and post-execution photographic documentation. 3. GPS coordinates for each completed project. 5.            Coordinate scheduled repair and maintenance work for PESCO facilities, especially during peak seasons, to minimize service disruptions. 6.            Submit special reports during emergencies to the relevant authontics for immediate decision-making and response. IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM: 1.            All M&R, Snow Clearance, and Emergency Repair works shall be carried out strictly based on recommendations from the District Supervisory Committee. 2.            The Departmental Scrutiny Committee (DSC) shall formally communicate approvals of M&R works to the concerned District Supervisory Committee to ensure timely and quality implementation 3.            The Committee shall convene periodic review meetings to assess the status of M&R projects and recommend improvements where necessary. 3.            The Chief Minister have further directed that these measures be implemented without delay and that strict compliance be ensured at all levels. Yours faithfully Deputy Secretary DevelopmentChief Minister’s Secretariat Ensuring Accountability and Quality in Public Sector Maintenance: The new regulatory framework for Maintenance & Repair (M&R) works in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a landmark step toward transparency and efficient fund utilization. By ensuring that all repair and maintenance projects undergo strict oversight, the government aims to prevent wastage, delays, and low-quality execution. The District Supervisory Committee will play a key role in maintaining public infrastructure, ensuring that all repair works are well-documented, justified, and properly executed. With the inclusion of civil society representatives and a formalized approval system, the initiative will increase public trust and service delivery quality. For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.

Notification / OM No. No.SOE.IV(E&AD)1-14(Gen)2025 Dated 05-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Establishment Wing, Establishment Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK Government Announces Major Reforms in Governance & Service Delivery: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a major step toward improving governance, transparency, and public service delivery. The Secretaries Committee Meeting, chaired by the Chief Secretary of KP, focused on HR management, digitization, financial practices, and service delivery enhancements. The key decisions include: ✅ Implementation of Rotation Policy to prevent prolonged postings✅ Digitization of administrative processes for better efficiency✅ Activation of the File & Summary Tracking System✅ Timely completion of pending inquiries to enhance accountability✅ Development of a Citizen Feedback System to improve public services This notification provides official details on the placement committee overseeing postings and transfers of officials in BS-11 to BS-19. The government is committed to strengthening governance and ensuring transparency in administrative functions. GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWAESTABLISHMENT DEPARTMENT (ESTABLISHMENT WING)Dated Peshawar the, March 5th, 2025 Notification No.SOE.IV(E&AD)1-14(Gen)2025:-In pursuance of minutes of SecretariesCommittee Meeting dated 28.02.2025, the following placement committee is hereby notified for scrutiny of Posting / Transfers of Officials / Officers in BS-11 to BS-19 of Establishment Department, Civil Secretariat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and framing recommendations for approval of the respective Competent Authorities: 1. Secretary Establishment                                                         Chairman 2. Special Secretary (Estt), Establishment Deptt.                 Member 3. Special Secretary (Reg) Establishment Deptt.                   Member 4. Addl: Secretary (Estt) Establishment Deptt.                      Member 5. Section Officer concerned                                                   Member-cum-Secretary SECRETARY ESTABLISHMENTGOVT. OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA SECTION OFFICER (E-IV) Notification / OM No. No.SOC(E&AD)12-15/2025 Dated 03-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Cabinet Wing, Administration Department, Government Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWAADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (CABINET WING) No.SOC(E&AD)12-15/2025Dated 03-03-2025 To 1.            Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 2.            Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Tribal Affairs Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 3.            Senior Member Board of Revenue, Revenue & Estates Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 4.            Advocate General, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 5.            All Administrative Secretaries to, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. SUBJECT:             MINUTES OF SECRETARIES COMMITTEE MEETING. Dear Sir,                               I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to enclose herewith minutes of the Secretaries Committee Meeting held on 28-02-2025 at 09:30 AM under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Cabinet Room of Civil Secretariat, Peshawar for further necessary action please. Encl: As above Yours faithfully SECTION OFFICER (CABINET) ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA MINUTES OF SECRETARIES COMMITTEE MEETING (February 28, 2024)                               Secretaries Committee Meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday the 28thFebruary, 2025 at 09:30 AM in the Cabinet Room of the Civil Secretariat Peshawar. List of the participants is placed at Flag-A.                               Meeting started with recitation from the Holy Quran. The Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa welcomed all the participants and emphasized that moving forward, the primary focus would be on ensuring effective governance and improving delivery to make life easy for common man, leveraging the Province’s strong and capable administrative team. Thereafter, the Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued the following directions to be implemented by the time line mentioned against each: Agenda Action Required Timeline Responsibility Sectorial Policies All Administrative Secretaries to develop sectorial strategies with action plan divided by activities and sub-activities along with responsibilities and timelines: Notify/activate Reform Working groupsEngage with experts and get feedback from the end users of the sectorsReview core functions of the department for better service delivery 1st draft by 15th April   All Administrative Secretaries   Making life easy for Common Man Simplification of procedures/ processes including the option of automation & digitization especially those involved in availing different services to make life easy for a common man – progress to be intimated before the next meeting 30thMarch All Administrative Secretaries   Development of Citizen feedback and grievances W redressal systems. Encourage utilization of existing Feedback platforms such as Ekhtyar, Marastyal. 15th March Improving Transparency The RTI regime of the department is activated by nominating the Focal Persons RTI (if not already done). Time protocols should be developed and enforced for disposal of different businesses. 15th March All Administrative Secretaries Implementation of Rotation Policy Every department should have a rotation policy. Its implementation should start from Secretary’s own office down to field formations and the employees having completed two years’ tenure on the same position to be reshuffled. A minimum time for which a person cannot return to the same position may be included. 7th March All Administrative Secretaries Streamlining HR Management Placement committees for transfer and postings to be notified and to ensure strict adherence alongwith preparation of negative list. 7th March All Administrative Secretaries Reactivation of HR management system in IPMS 30th April   To ensure postings on merit and On-going against KPIs (to be developed) On-going   Improving leadership All assigned additional charge(s) whose timelines have expired shall immediately be withdrawn without any renewal on any ground and regular postings/appointments shall be made thereon. 15th March All Administrative Secretaries Moving towards Digitization Complete activation of File and summary tracking system. ‘Administrative Secretaries to issue directions that no file would be accepted without FTS number. In the next meeting progress on the same will be reviewed. 7th March All Administrative Secretaries Supporting District Administration Response to the requests of Commissioners and DCs. Feedback and Compliance will be reviewed in DC’s meeting and Secretaries’ meeting. On-going All Administrative Secretaries Inquiries Management To ensure timely completion of all pending inquiries and reactivation of inquiries management system in IPMS. A compliance report to be submitted to PMRU. 30th March All Administrative Secretaries Improving Financial Practices Proper working of requirement for the next FY on current side should be done to avoid supplementary grants and special SNES during the year. Finance Department to carry out budget sessions with other/ concerned Departments. 30th April All Administrative Secretaries Court cases Management Streamlining the management of court cases and uptake of litigation management system managed by PMRU report would be discussed in the next meeting. 20th March All Administrative Secretaries Court cases Management Working of decretal amount matured (liability

Notification / OM No. DO No. PSG1(2)/GS/2024/ Dated 04-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Governor House Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor KPK Calls for Urgent Action on Load Shedding During Ramadan: As the Holy Month of Ramadan 2025 approaches, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing severe electricity and gas shortages, causing distress among the people, especially during Sehri and Iftar hours. In a government notification, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written to Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, highlighting the paradox of energy shortages in KP, a province that is a major producer of hydroelectric power and natural gas. The Governor’s letter emphasizes the unfair distribution of electricity and gas, urging the federal government to take immediate action. Load shedding during Ramadan 2025 has become a pressing issue, affecting households, businesses, and essential services. The letter calls for uninterrupted power supply, ensuring that residents can observe the holy month with dignity and ease. This notification is a crucial development in addressing Pakistan’s energy crisis, particularly in KP. The federal government’s response to this request will determine whether millions of citizens will have relief during the sacred month of Ramadan. Notification Describes; Governor Faisal Karim KundiGovernor House Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peshawar DO No. PSG1(2)/GS/2024/Dated Peshawar, 4 March 2025 SUBJECT:             Urgent Attention Required to the Issue of Load shedding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa During the Holy Month of Ramadan. Dear Prime Minister, Mian Shahbaz Sharif,                               I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to bring to your esteemed attention a matter of great concern that requires immediate action. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is a significant producer of electricity and natural gas; however, it is incongruous that despite being a major producer of environment friendly, cost-effective hydroelectric power and natural gas, the province is facing shortages and deprivation of these vital resources during the Holy Month of Ramadan.                               As you have already issued directives to the concerned authorities to ensure the uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas across the country during this Holy Month, in order to uphold the spirit of Ramadan- a time for spiritual reflection, fasting, and increased devotion- across the country. The timing of these outages, particularly during Sehri and Iftar hours, has caused immense hardship for the residents of the province. Moreover, many households are struggling with limited or no access to electricity and the gas shortage is further exacerbating the situation.                               Considering the significance of this Holy Month, I kindly request that immediate action be taken to address these issues. I urge you to direct the concerned authorities to mitigate load shedding and ensure that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with the rest of the nation, are able to observe this blessed month with ease and dignity.                               Thank you for your understanding and support. I look forward to your swift action on this matter. Warm Regards Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hon’ble Mr. Shahbaz Sharif,Prime Minister Pakistan,Islamabad. Will KPK Get Relief from Load Shedding This Ramadan?: The power crisis in Pakistan has been an ongoing challenge, but during Ramadan, the stakes are even higher. With Governor Faisal Karim Kundi raising this issue at the highest level, all eyes are now on the federal government’s response to his request for uninterrupted electricity and gas supply in KPK. Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are hopeful that this notification will lead to swift action, ensuring a smooth and peaceful Ramadan. The Prime Minister’s intervention is crucial in addressing this urgent energy crisis. Will the government take necessary steps to end load shedding in KPK before Ramadan? For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.