Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
Kohat Cement Company Limited has rejected reports suggesting that the Peshawar High Court ordered a halt to work on its ongoing 28.5MW coal fired power plant project.
In a clarification submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company said the court had not issued any order suspending construction or other work on the project.
The disclosure was issued in response to a news report published on July 10, 2026, concerning court proceedings related to the coal fired power plant.
Kohat Cement said work on the 28.5MW project was continuing in accordance with the required approvals of the Environmental Protection Agency.
The company explained that the court had only directed that the plant’s operations should remain subject to EPA approval.
According to Kohat Cement, this is a standard legal requirement under Pakistan’s environmental laws and does not constitute a project specific restriction or an order to stop construction.
The company reaffirmed that the power project would be developed and operated in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standard operating procedures issued by the competent authorities, particularly the Environmental Protection Agency.
Kohat Cement said the disclosure was issued to set the record straight regarding the court proceedings and the current status of the project.

Dera Ismail Khan: [ReNews Pakistan]
Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning Dera Ismail Khan, Adnan Khan, visited the sites of under construction flyover projects to review the pace and quality of the ongoing development work.
He was accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan and officials from the concerned government departments during the inspection.
The ADC conducted a detailed review of construction activities and directed the relevant authorities to ensure the timely completion of the projects. He said that all necessary measures should be taken to provide improved traffic infrastructure and facilitate the public at the earliest.
Officials from the executing agencies and concerned departments briefed the ADC on the work completed so far, the remaining construction activities and the expected timeline for completion.
Administrative and technical challenges affecting the projects were also reviewed during the visit, particularly the relocation of utility services
Adnan Khan instructed the concerned departments to resolve all pending matters without delay so that construction work could continue without interruption and the flyover projects could be completed within the stipulated timeframe.

Peshawar | ReNews Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a comprehensive development package worth more than Rs 206 billion for Hazara Division, unveiling 160 development projects under the Khushhal Hazara Programme as part of the Khushhal Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Budget 2026 27.
According to official budget documents, the development initiative will be implemented across all districts of Hazara Division and covers nearly 22 key sectors, making it one of the largest regional development programmes introduced by the provincial government in the current fiscal year.
The package includes a wide range of projects focused on improving road infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, irrigation systems, tourism infrastructure, energy projects, urban development, clean drinking water supply, sanitation, and other essential public services. The government believes these investments will significantly improve the quality of life for residents while addressing long-standing infrastructure and service delivery gaps across the region.
Officials said the programme has been designed to stimulate economic activity by creating employment opportunities during both the construction and operational phases of the projects. They added that enhanced infrastructure and improved public services are expected to attract private investment, strengthen tourism, facilitate trade, and support sustainable economic growth throughout Hazara Division.
The provincial government stated that the Khushhal Hazara Programme reflects its commitment to ensuring balanced regional development by allocating substantial resources to underdeveloped and strategically important areas. The initiative aims to reduce regional disparities while accelerating socio-economic progress across the division.
Once implemented, the development projects are expected to strengthen connectivity, improve access to quality healthcare and education, expand basic civic amenities, and enhance the overall development landscape of Hazara Division, contributing to the province's broader vision of inclusive and sustainable growth under the 2026 27 budget.