PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to challenge a proposed constitutional amendment by the federal government in the Supreme Court. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
The KP government argues that the parliament, including both the National Assembly and Senate, is incomplete because Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats have not been filled.
In addition to the court challenge, the cabinet approved the creation of a ‘Debt Management Fund’ aimed at boosting economic stability by investing unutilized government funds into low-risk projects. Other key decisions included a recurring grant of Rs1.5 billion for public universities, the establishment of a search committee to appoint vice-chancellors, and a performance evaluation committee for current vice-chancellors.
The cabinet also approved a one-year extension for the “Literacy for All” program in merged districts to enroll out-of-school children, as well as the transfer of land for healthcare and municipal office development projects.
Additionally, a compensation package of Rs14.87 million was approved for victims of a fire incident in Peshawar’s Nauthia Bazar. Other decisions included appointments for key positions, amendments to development committees, and approval of various funding agreements.