{"id":71639,"date":"2026-02-02T16:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71639"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:23:23","slug":"kp-cm-discusses-health-education-and-climate-resilience-with-world-bank-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71639","title":{"rendered":"KP CM discusses health, education and climate resilience with World Bank chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, education, skills development, minerals, energy, and climate resilience.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Afridi said the provincial government values the World Bank\u2019s support, adding that health and education are top priorities. Significant investments are being made to strengthen the primary healthcare system across the province.<\/p>\n<p>Afridi also announced the launch of the \u201cEhsaas Maa\u201d program, which aims to provide comprehensive care for mothers and children from pregnancy to childbirth. In cases of a girl child\u2019s birth, additional support will be provided for three months.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Minister highlighted plans to provide universal health coverage to 100% of KP\u2019s population. He also stressed that investments in climate resilience are being increased after the province suffered significant losses from natural disasters. In the mineral sector, local populations will be prioritized in line with former Prime Minister Imran Khan\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n<p>Afridi added that efforts are underway to make the province self-sufficient in food production. Several projects are being implemented in southern districts to cultivate barren lands and improve agricultural output.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended by Finance Advisor Mazammil Aslam, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, and other officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation in health, education, skills development, minerals, energy, and climate resilience. During the meeting, Afridi said the provincial government values the World Bank\u2019s support, adding that health and education are top priorities. 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