Advisor, CS KP, World Bank team discuss IT, digital infrastructure

Business Recorder reported that Muzamil Aslam, Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Finance, and Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah jointly led a Peshawar meeting with a World Bank team. The session reviewed the existing collaboration and explored fresh partnership opportunities in energy, IT and digital services. Participants also focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence projects across the province and the setting up of KP Data Centre infrastructure.

On energy, the provincial government told the World Bank team about ongoing investment in hydropower projects and transmission lines. A dedicated company, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission & Grid System Company (KPT&GSC), has been formed to move and distribute electricity. The government also said it plans to route green, renewable power through these networks to support industry and development.

The World Bank delegation praised the province's performance, especially its standing in the IT sector. Both sides reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation in digital and energy areas. A joint working group of the World Bank and the KP Government will be formed to examine technical and other arrangements.