Centre assures KP of Rs160bn funding, says Governor Kundi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced that the federal government has pledged Rs160 billion in funding for the province. The governor also emphasized a new focus on government accountability, anti-corruption measures, and improved infrastructure in Peshawar.
Why it matters
This funding represents a significant financial injection for a region facing economic and security challenges, impacting local governance and development.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the federal government had assured the province of Rs160 billion in funding and was prepared to provide additional financial assistance if requested by the provincial government.
Addressing a press conference alongside KP Information Adviser Samar Haroon Bilour, the governor described Thursday as a significant day in the province's history, referring to the meeting of the National Apex Committee chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Kundi said the meeting was attended by the prime minister, the field marshal and federal ministers, while the provincial chief secretary briefed participants on the overall situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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He said the meeting discussed challenges facing the province, including wheat-related issues and other important matters requiring government attention.
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