PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has announced that Malakand Division will be split into two separate administrative divisions to improve governance and public services.
The announcement was made during a meeting in Peshawar to discuss the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for Malakand Division. The meeting was attended by Members of National and Provincial Assemblies from the region and government officials.
CM Gandapur said Malakand is a large, mountainous area, and splitting it into two divisions will make administration easier and services more accessible. “Smaller divisions will help deliver better services and improve governance,” he said. He asked the elected representatives to work together and finalize the details for creating the new divisions.
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The elected representatives welcomed the decision, calling it a long-standing demand of the people. They thanked the Chief Minister for addressing this need, saying it will greatly benefit the residents of Malakand.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects in Malakand Division under the current ADP. The decision to split the division is expected to bring better governance and development to the region.
