Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) convened under the leadership of Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, to review and advance a series of developmental projects aimed at bolstering the national economy and furthering governmental reform efforts.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting resulted in the approval of 10 development projects with a total value of Rs. 40.9 billion, and the recommendation of three major initiatives worth Rs. 172.25 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final evaluation. Attendees encompassed key figures from federal ministries, provincial governments, and relevant planning bodies.

Among the pivotal projects recommended to ECNEC is the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Resilient Irrigated Agriculture Livelihoods Development Project, valued at Rs. 69.9 billion. This initiative, co-financed by the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aims to rehabilitate and extend critical irrigation infrastructure to enhance agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in the region. Additionally, the CDWP endorsed education sector projects, including the establishment of Daanish Schools across several provinces to expand access to quality education.

The meeting also approved projects across sectors such as higher education, mass media, power, and transport, reflecting the government’s commitment to comprehensive development.