Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Pledges Federal Support and PKR 160 Billion Package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Development

PothikTV News Desk: 22 October 2026, 2:04 pm

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced full federal backing and resources for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), assuring that the central government and Field Marshal General Asim Munir will work dedicatedly for the province’s development. The announcement came during a meeting of the Development Council and tribal elders representing the merged tribal districts, which was attended by both the Prime Minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the tribal elders and acknowledged their steadfast support for Pakistan. He highlighted the extensive sacrifices made by tribal communities due to terrorism, expressing deep respect for their contributions. Reflecting on regional challenges, he remarked that developmental progress in the province had stalled amid rampant corruption and rising terrorism over the past 13 years.

The Prime Minister detailed that prior to the meeting, a two-and-a-half-hour discussion was held regarding developmental projects, police capacity, and administrative matters. To support these initiatives, the federal government will provide PKR 160 billion for development work in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized the need to enhance police capabilities and expedite Safe City projects, promising full federal assistance for counter-terrorism efforts.

Regarding food security, Shehbaz Sharif assured that wheat supplies from PASCO stores would be made available to meet the province’s needs. He instructed the Provincial Governor to ensure that wheat is distributed at federally controlled prices without any hoarding or artificial shortages.

The Prime Minister severely criticized corruption in the province, citing a major PKR 100 billion scandal involving drinking water projects and a PKR 37 billion fraud case in Kohistan. He pledged strict measures against the corruption that has targeted provincial resources, promising that every rupee would be directed toward public welfare.

During the meeting, tribal elders thanked the Prime Minister for prioritizing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s situation and expressed full cooperation in resolving regional problems. They urged that the Development Council be empowered to effectively address local issues, noting that residents had suffered under severe governance challenges for over a decade.

Concluding his address, Shehbaz Sharif stated that the federal government, along with the advisory council, governor, and elected tribal representatives, would urgently implement structural changes and push delayed projects to rapid completion.