PESHAWAR(The COW News Digital) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will preside over the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed provincial government today, marking an important milestone as the administration begins its formal decision-making process. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Civil Secretariat Peshawar, where an extensive 63-point agenda has been prepared for review and approval.
According to official sources, the agenda covers a wide range of administrative, security, governance, and legislative matters aimed at setting the tone for the government’s priorities in the coming months. One of the key items expected to come under discussion is the approval of amendments to the Arms Rules 2014. The proposed changes are reportedly designed to update existing regulations, improve weapon-licensing procedures, and strengthen monitoring mechanisms in light of evolving security requirements.
The cabinet will also consider the approval of providing bulletproof vehicles to the Peshawar High Court. Officials say the initiative is intended to enhance the security of senior judiciary members, especially given recent regional threats and the government’s broader focus on judicial safety. The proposal reflects the administration’s commitment to safeguarding judicial independence and ensuring that court officials can operate in a secure environment.
Another major agenda point involves the procurement of luxury vehicles for the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While the move is expected to follow standard protocol for high-ranking constitutional offices, it may also generate public debate regarding government expenditures amid ongoing economic challenges. Sources familiar with the matter note that the cabinet will review cost, necessity, and compliance requirements before granting final approval.
Additionally, the cabinet is set to deliberate amendments to the University Act 2022. These proposed changes aim to improve governance frameworks in public universities, streamline administrative structures, and enhance institutional autonomy. Education officials believe that updated legislation could help improve transparency, academic standards, and decision-making processes across the province’s higher-education sector.
The inaugural cabinet meeting is also expected to include discussions on several development, welfare, and reform proposals that have been prioritized by the new administration. While details of these proposals remain undisclosed, insiders suggest they involve initiatives related to public service delivery, infrastructure improvement, and strengthening provincial institutions.
Today’s meeting is anticipated to set the pace for the Afridi-led government as it begins implementing its policy agenda. Political observers note that the decisions made in this first session may offer insight into the administration’s governance style and its focus areas for the next five years.
