(Cabinet) English Handout No. 284 Dated 12 February 2026 Peshawar: Nizam-ud-Din/Sahibzada Hassan/Abdul Qayyum 47th Meeting of Provincial Cabinet

(Cabinet) English Handout No. 284 Dated 12 February 2026
Peshawar: Nizam-ud-Din/Sahibzada Hassan/Abdul Qayyum

*47th Meeting of Provincial Cabinet*

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, while addressing the 47th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet, said that concealing facts related to the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and denying him access to his doctors and family constitutes a grave violation of the Constitution and fundamental human rights. He stated that if the situation has reached a point where Imran Khan had to undergo an eye operation, it clearly indicates that he is being subjected to inhumane treatment in jail. The Chief Minister emphasized that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has been formed on the mandate of Imran Khan and strongly condemns all injustices being committed against him. The Provincial Cabinet demands that Imran Khan be allowed immediate meetings with his family and doctors so that the prevailing ambiguity regarding his health can be removed. He added that it is the responsibility of the state and the federal government to clear all doubts concerning Imran Khan’s health. Referring to the public protests held across the country on 8 February, the Chief Minister termed them successful and said that police violence against elected PTI representatives in Karachi was an attack on democracy. He noted that the images of torture inflicted on former MNAs and MPAs were extremely disturbing. He strongly condemned the abduction and brutal torture of Ali Zaman from outside Adiala Jail, stating that individuals carrying out violence in plain clothes fall within the category of terrorism. The provincial government has demanded that those responsible for torturing Ali Zaman and his companion be brought immediately before the court of law. The Chief Minister informed the Cabinet that the online open court initiative has been launched and one session has already been completed. He directed all secretaries, ministers, directors general, and the district administration to ensure the holding of weekly open courts. He said that priority should be given to open courts at the district level, while at the provincial level at least one online open court per week would be mandatory. He added that the online open court is an effective tool for reducing the gap between the public and the government, enabling citizens to raise their issues from their homes despite limitations of resources or access. While speaking on development matters, the Chief Minister said that directives had been issued to complete the ADP 2026–27 by 15 February and expressed hope that the work had been completed. He stated that briefings on the ADP 2026–27 would begin within the current month. Expressing serious concern over the slow pace of work on the ADP 2025–26, he termed it unacceptable and directed that all development projects be placed on a fast-track basis within the same month. He further instructed that all procedural requirements be completed immediately so that public relief may begin at the earliest and the benefits of development projects reach the people without further delay.

The meeting of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet was held on Wednesday in Peshawar with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with Muhammad Sohail Afridi in the chair. The meeting was attended by cabinet members, the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries, Senior Member Board of Revenue, concerned administrative secretaries and the Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Briefing the media on the key decisions taken in the meeting, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, said the cabinet approved a Ramazan Support Package under which more than one million poor families would be provided financial relief of Rs 12,500 per family. The assistance will be disbursed directly to the head of each deserving family through digital payment methods. Priority will be given to the poorest segments of society, including destitute persons, widows, orphans, persons with disabilities, transgender persons and victims of natural disasters and incidents of terrorism, while government and semi-government employees will not be eligible for the package.

He said the cabinet also approved an additional grant of Rs 496 million as a Martyrs’ Package for the families of 190 martyrs of law enforcement agencies. Similarly, financial assistance for treatment was approved for deserving patients suffering from complex and costly diseases.

Shafi Jan said the cabinet approved the reconstitution of the Quran Board and the appointment of its 19 members for a three-year term. As part of measures to safeguard minority rights, the cabinet approved the appointment of members to the National Commission for Minorities, along with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kalash Marriage Bill and the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Bill.

He further stated that the cabinet approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Empowerment Policy 2026–2030. The policy covers six key objectives, including participation in economic activities, employment security, access to social services and human development, active role in political and social leadership, legal protection and access to justice, inclusion in and access to digital initiatives, and measures to ensure protection during climate change impacts and natural disasters.
Under food security measures, according to him, the cabinet approved the procurement of 175,000 metric tons of wheat at a total cost exceeding Rs 19 billion. The cabinet also approved the deregulation of sugar to ensure stable and transparent supply across the country, he said.

The special assistant said the cabinet approved a framework for providing additional financial support to the Gabral Kalam and Madain hydropower projects in order to expedite these important energy initiatives. In the education sector, the cabinet approved the activation of 325 non-functional computer/IT labs in high and higher secondary schools, as well as provision of internet facilities to 958 schools. The decision aims to further strengthen information technology initiatives and artificial intelligence–linked educational programs of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.

The cabinet also approved an increase in the cost of the tele-taleem pilot project launched in 175 schools under the Elementary and Secondary Education Foundation. Through this scheme, online education in science, mathematics, IT and English will be provided.

He said the cabinet approved the establishment of Kundi tehsil in Tank district. In addition, the cabinet approved cost enhancement and additional grants for ongoing police infrastructure projects in southern districts, the DHQ Teaching Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan, upgradation project of RHC Nizampur in Nowshera district to a Category-D hospital, and an ongoing project aimed at increasing the income of small dairy farmers in Hazara Division.

The cabinet also approved a project for the installation of Reinforced Plastic Composite (RPC) manhole covers within the jurisdiction of the Water and Sanitation Services (WSS), and decided to construct a fruit and vegetable market in Bara, Khyber district.

To encourage sports activities, the cabinet approved a grant of Rs 1.5 million for athlete Jadran Khan to participate in an international kickboxing championship abroad, along with a Rs 20 million grant to the Sports Department for similar activities in the future…

According to him, the cabinet approved amendments to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the use of protected, reserved and communal forest areas for development schemes, in order to facilitate completion of power distribution works linked to hydropower projects. It also approved sending a letter to the Election Commission regarding an extension in the schedule for delimitation for the upcoming local government elections in the province, he concluded.

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