Planning & Development Board(P&D Board)

In the 55th meeting of the current fiscal year 2024-25, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), under the chairmanship of the Chairman P&D Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, approved one development scheme totaling Rs 903.725 million. The approved scheme include: 1) Rainwater Management - Drainage Arrangement for Sore Point at Tajpura B-Block, Lahore at the cost of Rs 903.725 million The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D Board Dr. Asif Tufail, members of the P&D Board, and other senior officials. #PnDBoard #DevelopmentScheme #UrbanDevelopment

Chairman P&D Board Reviews Key CM Initiatives Chairman Planning and Development Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan chaired a meeting to review the Punjab Skill Program and Empowering Women & Transgender initiatives. The Chairman P&D Board stressed the importance of fast-tracking these programs and ensuring merit-based execution. He emphasized the need to focus on objectives and transparency to achieve the CM's vision for a more inclusive Punjab. Secretary P&D Board Dr Asif Tufail, and reps of concerned departments participated. Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) #PnDBoard #Punjab #GovtofPunjab #CMPunjabInitatives

The PDWP Approves Four Development Schemes Worth Over Rs 13 Billion In the 54th meeting of the current fiscal year 2024-25, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), under the chairmanship of the Chairman P&D Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, approved four development schemes totaling Rs 13,899.305 million. The approved schemes include: 1. Construction of a flyover at 47 Pull, Tehsil & District Sargodha, at a cost of Rs 2,227.344 million. 2. Construction of an additional carriageway (Dehli-Multan Road) from Babar Chowk to Drammawala Morr, with a length of 19.20 km in Multan, at a cost of Rs 2,894.130 million. 3. Construction of an additional carriageway (Dehli-Drammawala Morr to Pull 114/10-R, with a length of 6.00 km, Khanewal, at a cost of Rs 867.469 million. 4. Construction of an additional carriageway from Pull 114/10-R to Pir Murad Morr, with a length of 50.60 km, District Vehari, at a cost of Rs 7,910.362 million. The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, Secretary C&W Mr Sohail Ashraf, members of the P&D Board, and other senior officials. #Developmentschemes #Punjab #PnDBoard #Roads

Progress on Punjab’s Inclusive Cities Program! 🌆 Secretary P&D Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, chaired a meeting with the World Bank mission, led by Senior Urban Specialist Ms. Amena Raja, to discuss the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program. The key discussions included aligning on WASH priorities for intermediate cities, defining critical interventions for environmental and financial stability, and selecting cities based on specific criteria to ensure targeted results. The team also agreed on key design aspects and next steps for program preparation. This marks a significant move towards building sustainable and resilient cities in Punjab. 🌍💧 Member UD Mr Khawar Kamal, DG Excise Mr. Umar Sher, Sr. Chief ECA Ms. Saba Ali , Chief LG Mr. Shakeel Numan, and representatives from P&D Board, Local Govt, FD, Health, and other concerned departments participated. #PunjabCities #UrbanDevelopment #WASH #SustainableCities #WorldBank

Pre-PDWP Meeting on the Construction of Mini Dams in the Potohar Region Secretary P&D Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, chaired the Pre-PDWP meeting for the construction of small (mini) dams in the Potohar Region. 🌊💧 DG Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD), Ms. Sherin Naz, briefed the Chair on the scheme's objectives and key components. The proposal includes the construction of mini dams across the region to enhance water resources and agricultural productivity. 🌱🚜 The Chair directed the executing agency to address the observations and present the proposal for approval at the upcoming PDWP meeting. ✅ #PotoharRegion #MiniDams #WaterManagement

The PDWP Approves Five Development Schemes Worth Over Rs 7 Billion In the 53rd meeting of the current fiscal year 2024-25, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), under the chairmanship of the Chairman P&D Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, approved five development schemes totaling Rs 7,168.226 million. The approved schemes include: 1. Improvement and Extension of the Water Supply System in Bahawalnagar City at a cost of Rs 675.480 million. 2. Improvement and Extension of the Sewerage System in Bahawalnagar City at a cost of Rs 1,602.83 million. 3. Comprehensive Sewerage System in MC Hafizabad at a cost of Rs 1,744.020 million. 4. Comprehensive Sewerage System in Kot Addu City at a cost of Rs 1,199.320 million. 5. Construction of a Sewerage System and Waste Water Treatment Plant for the South Eastern Areas of Wazirabad City at a cost of Rs 1,946.200 million. The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D Board Dr. Asif Tufail, members of the P&D Board, and other senior officers. #DevelopmentSchemes #Punjab #GovtofPunjab #PnDBoard #LocalGovt

The 10th PSC meeting of the Punjab Green Development Program (PGDP) was chaired by Secretary Planning and Development Board, Dr. Asif Tufail. The Chair conducted a thorough review of the program's progress, including the status of previous decisions made in the 9th PSC, the finalization of the green financing strategy, and program restructuring. After consideration, the Chair approved the agenda of the PSC meeting. The meeting was attended by representatives from the concerned departments. #PnDBoard #Punjab #PGDP #Environment

The P&D Board celebrated a joyful Christmas cake-cutting ceremony 🎂🎄, bringing the Christian community together to share in the festive spirit! ✨ A big thanks to Chairman P&D Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, for joining the ceremony and making this celebration truly special. Wishing all Christians a Merry Christmas filled with love, joy, and sweet moments! 🎉🎁 #ChristmasCelebration #CakeCutting #merrychristmas

📊 Project Steering Committee Meeting of MICS7 📊 Secretary of the P&D Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, chaired the Project Steering Committee meeting of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). DG BOS, Mr. Sajid Rasul, provided a comprehensive briefing on the progress of MICS7, highlighting its key role in supporting 36 SDG indicators. The focus was on the advanced data collection process using CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing) and the approval of survey results. Secretary Dr. Asif Tufail emphasized the importance of this survey in strengthening evidence-based policymaking, urging all stakeholders to ensure timely completion and data accuracy for better planning and progress. The Chair approved the PSC agenda and looks forward to fruitful outcomes. #MICS7 #SDGs #Survey #PnDBoard #GovtofPunjabPK

AIRPARIF & SYCTOM Mission on Air Pollution 🌱💨 The Member Agriculture Mr Aslam Javaid along with Country Director AFD Mr. Vincent THEVENOT , and Sr Chief ECA Ms. Saba Asghar chaired a debriefing meeting. The experts from Airparif and Syctom, l'agence métropolitaine des déchets ménagers shared their one-week progress, valuable feedback, and recommendations on tackling air pollution. 💡🌿 A comprehensive discussion followed, with key recommendations considered. ✅ The meeting was attended by reps of respective departments. French Development Agency in South Asia Saba Ali #AirPollution #SustainableFuture #PnDBoard #Punjab #AFD