PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: In another significant step towards improving the investment climate and strengthening industrial growth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Industries & Commerce, Humayun Khan, has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to addressing electricity-related challenges faced by industries through a coordinated and collaborative approach.
As part of these efforts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC), in collaboration with the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), has constituted a Focused Working Group to identify practical and sustainable solutions for ensuring reliable electricity supply to industries operating across the province’s economic zones. The Working Group held its inaugural meeting on 22 July 2026.
The Working Group brings together Minister for Energy & Power, Syed Fakhar Jehan, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Industries & Commerce, Humayun Khan, elected representatives from the National and Provincial Assemblies, representatives of industrial consumers, senior officials from PEDO, and the Chief Executive Officer of KPEZDMC, providing a collaborative platform to address power-related issues affecting industrial development.
During the meeting, participants discussed the electricity challenges being faced by industries in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and agreed to pursue coordinated measures aimed at improving power availability, enhancing institutional coordination, and facilitating timely resolution of issues raised by industrial consumers. The Working Group will also serve as a forum for regular engagement between government institutions and the industrial community to support informed decision-making and practical implementation of solutions.
Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Advisor to the Chief Minister on Industries & Commerce, Humayun Khan, emphasized that reliable electricity is fundamental to industrial productivity, investor confidence, and sustainable economic growth. He reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to working closely with all relevant stakeholders to create an enabling environment for businesses and industries across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
KPEZDMC reiterated that the establishment of the Focused Working Group reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening industrial facilitation through coordinated institutional efforts. By bringing together policymakers, implementing agencies, and industrial representatives on a single platform, the initiative is expected to support practical solutions that enhance the ease of doing business and reinforce investor confidence in the province.
