Roadmap for a Prosperous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Through these focused actions, the Awami National Party (ANP) aims to bring light (Roshani / Ranra) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, fostering prosperity, inclusivity, and rapid progress for all its residents.
ANP Youth Program
Investing directly in the future leaders and scholars of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Tuition-free education in all public sector universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Research grant up to PKR 1.5 Million for PhD teachers and scholars.
- PKR 5,000/month financial stipends for female students attending public sector universities.
Education for All
Transforming the education system into an equitable, high-standard foundation.
- Ensure free, quality, and equal foundational education for all children.
- Establish district-level universities and undertake comprehensive reforms for advanced learning.
- Education sector will receive at least 4% of GDP allocation.
- Formation of an autonomous Provincial Higher Education Commission (PHEC).
Youth Empowerment & Jobs
Unleashing the potential of youth through skill development, tech hubs, and capital.
- ANP expects to create over 3 Million jobs for youth across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Focus on job creation by leveraging resources in merged districts and southern regions.
- Launch of the 'Muhafiz' program for youth civic protection and leadership.
- Soft loan provisions for qualified youth to establish independent enterprises.
- Free laptop scheme for deserving and meritorious students.
- Establish Silicon Valleys and IT corridors to promote digital talent and global tech employment.
- Free Testing Systems (FTS) for merit-based public and private hiring.
Universal Healthcare
Ensuring dignified, universal health coverage for every citizen regardless of income.
- Provide guaranteed access to essential healthcare services for all citizens.
- Strengthening and prioritization of the Primary Health Care (PHC) system.
- Comprehensive preventative strategies to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
- Sustainable and all-encompassing public health insurance covering PHC and OPD services.
- Specific, measurable health-related goals aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
District Autonomy & Devolution
Decentralizing governance and financial powers directly to the grassroots level.
- Devolution of financial, administrative, and political functions to district governments.
- Establishment of an empowered, continuous local government system.
- Establishment of a Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) to ensure equitable revenue distribution among all districts.
Women & Transgender Development
Eradicating retrogressive customs and building an inclusive, safe society.
- Swara, Ghag, Walwar, early child marriages, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) will be strictly banned by law.
- Establishment of modern vocational training centers for women at every Union Council (UC) level.
- Launch of the 'Alif Jan Khattaka Fund' for poor and deserving daughters and granddaughters of Independence Movement heroes.
- Legislation to eliminate all retrogressive traditions that hinder the equal role of women and transgender individuals.
Gas Exploration & Production
Restructuring and accelerating provincial energy resources for public welfare.
- Optimize the oil and gas sector through restructuring, transparency, and effective regulation.
- Allocate dedicated funds for efficient operations and prioritize exploration into mega natural reserves.
- Empower KPOGDCL for regulation, monitoring, and mobilization of public-private funding on an emergency basis.
Reliable & Affordable Electricity
Providing stable, green, and affordable electricity to homes and industries.
- Ensure stable power supply through advanced grid technologies and private sector partnerships.
- Harness the immense potential of large-scale solar farms, run-of-river turbines, and mini-dams across KP.
- Implement smart metering and eliminate line losses for affordable consumer tariffs.
Newly Merged & Southern Districts
Accelerating fast-track development and peace in merged tribal and southern districts.
- Prioritize infrastructural, educational, healthcare, and economic development in NMDs.
- Establish Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract regional industry and local employment.
- Undertake comprehensive demining efforts to ensure safety of civilian populations.
- Expand high-speed internet infrastructure and sustainable clean water exploration.
Economy, Industry & Agriculture
Unlocking KP's immense natural wealth, agriculture, tourism, and transit corridors.
- Unlock immense economic potential in Tourism, minerals, metals, and cottage industries.
- Support poultry, dairy farming, modern agriculture, and local processing of fruits & vegetables.
- Foster regional trade, transit commerce, and private investment to generate sustainable jobs.
Social Justice & Minorities Protection
Defending working-class rights, fair wages, and equal protections for all faiths.
- Enact robust pro-labor laws, guaranteed minimum wages, and free healthcare/education for low-income groups.
- Support religious and ethnic minorities through dedicated development funds and strictly enforced job quotas.
- Ensure equal protection under the law for every citizen without discrimination.
Judicial, Police & Civil Service Reforms
Delivering fast, corruption-free justice and accountable, people-friendly public services.
- Address systemic delays in the justice system to make courts accessible, transparent, and efficient.
- Create a modern, people-friendly, and de-politicized police force.
- Implement transparent, merit-driven civil service reforms with digitized citizen services.
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