PDA Asked to Prepare Peshawar Beautification and Greener Environment Plan
Published October 29, 2026 | 08:20 PM
Adviser Asif Rafiq also directed officials to establish flower belts at city entry points and major roads, while proposals include fountains, hospital expansions and major road projects.
PESHAWAR (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2026) Asif Rafiq, Adviser on Local Government, Communications and Works, has directed the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) to prepare a comprehensive and effective plan to:
- Enhance the beauty of the city
- Promote a greener environment
- Improve public facilities.
He issued these directives on Thursday during a detailed briefing by PDA regarding its overall performance, ongoing development projects, and future strategy.
Key Initiatives:
- Flower Belts: Establish flower belts along the motorway and at various city entry points, major roads, and prominent locations to transform Peshawar into a city of flowers.
- Fountains: Propose the installation of fountains in public parks.
During the briefing, officials informed the adviser that several projects are underway to promote urban development, enhance city aesthetics, and improve basic civic amenities. Key projects include:
- Hospital Construction: A 1,000-bed hospital is planned on 150 kanals of land near the Peshawar Motorway.
- Hospital Expansion: A plan is under consideration to construct an extension building within the available space at Lady Reading Hospital. The PC-I for the project has been approved, while the PC-II is with the Health Department.
Additionally, a master plan has been prepared for the construction of the Southern Expressway and the Outer Peshawar Ring Road, approximately 45 kilometers long. A comprehensive plan is also in development to significantly enhance Peshawar's beauty and improve the urban environment.