PESHAWAR: A delegation led by World Bank Country Director for Pakistan, Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
The meeting discussed ongoing public welfare projects in the province being carried out with World Bank assistance. Member National Assembly Faisal Amin Gandapur, along with officials from the provincial government and the World Bank, also attended.
The discussions focused on strengthening future partnerships and exploring new areas of collaboration between the provincial government and the World Bank. Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in various social sectors.
The delegation extended condolences over the loss of lives in recent floods. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the provincial government values the World Bank’s support across social sectors and looks forward to expanding this cooperation. He highlighted that the government is prioritizing investment in potential sectors including hydropower, communications, minerals, agriculture, water resources, and tourism, while stressing the need for international investment and support in these areas.
He noted that the province’s Annual Development Programme is aligned with the World Bank’s new development portfolio.
The Chief Minister further stated that the government is focusing on climate change, air quality, stunted growth, health, education, and other social issues. For the first time, a Climate Action Board has been established in the province, and a Climate Resilience Board will soon follow.
He said multiple programmes have been launched to provide technical training to graduates to prepare a skilled workforce in line with the requirements of the international job market.
The Chief Minister emphasised that strengthening the provincial economy and creating employment opportunities remain key priorities. Efforts are underway to provide industries with affordable electricity, including the launch of a provincial transmission line project.
