The New Peshawar Valley (NPV) project, a ”Cornerstone Initiativeof the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, isAdvancing steadily… Envisioned as a modern, Eco _friendly Urban center, NPV aims to Transform the provincial Capital's landscape And Accommodate ItsGrowing Population..
Project Overview and Vision
Situated At The Confluence of Peshawar and Nowsheradistricts, the New Peshawar Valley is poised to become KP’s largest and most modern residential Project. Spanning approximately 106,000 to 108,000 kanals, the development is Designed to House around 800,000 residents. The master plan includes 80,000Residential Units ranging from 3 marlas to 4 kanals, catering to diverse socioeconomic Groups…
Beyond housing, The project Encompasses a comprehensive urban ecosystem featuring health zones, educational institutions, Mosques” a sports complex, and recreational areas. Notably, the plan allocates 16% of The Area for parks and open spaces, emphasizing the project’s commitment to eco _friendly Development.’..
Infrastructure and Amenities
The NPV project is structured Into eight Phases, each Equipped with modern residential facilities. Key infrastructural elements include a main Expressway, Which had previously hindered progress for 15 years But nowMarks a SignificantBreakthrough. The expressway, along with “Service Roads and ”Rehabilitated approach roads, will ensure seamless connectivity within the city…
In Addition to Residential andInfrastructural developments” the project plans to relocate major provincial institutions, including the Provincial Assembly, `’Governor and Civil Secretariats, and Police Lines’ to the New Peshawar Valley. ”’This move aims to centralize administrative “Functions and Stimulate economic activity in the region.
Land Acquisition and Transparency
To Address land acquisitionChallenges and Ensure ”Transparency, the KP government has implemented a land-sharing formula and established ”Jirga committees for negotiations with landowners. Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Sarmad Saleem Akram, organized a Revenue ”Darbar at the project directorate to resolve landowners’ grievances and maintain open “Communication” Channels.
The project director, ”Abdul Wadood Shah” Emphasized that The NPV is being completed under a public-private partnershipWithout direct government investment, highlighting the project’s innovative financing model…
Conclusion
The New Peshawar Valley project represents a transformative vision for urban development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By integrating Modern Infrastructure, sustainable planning, and inclusive housing, the initiative aims to set aNew benchmark for city planning in Pakistan. As the project progresses, it holds the promise Of Revitalizing Peshawar's historical significance andAccommodating” “Its Future ”Growth.