KP Govt approves Rs350mln for Kohat bridge, road rehabilitation; organizes mass wedding ceremony in Hangu

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Jun, 2026) The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved a Rs350 million infrastructure project for the construction of Jabbar Bridge and rehabilitation of the Old Khandar Road in Kohat’s PK-90 constituency under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27.

The project was approved following efforts by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Aftab Alam, with support from Member National Assembly Shehryar Afridi and former Gumbat Tehsil Chairman Sajid Iqbal.

Located on the Kohat–Nizampur Road, Jabbar Bridge had remained non-functional for an extended period, creating transport difficulties for residents. The approved scheme includes reconstruction of the bridge and rehabilitation of the adjoining road network to improve safety, connectivity and reduce travel time.

The project is expected to benefit thousands of daily commuters, including students, government employees, farmers and traders, while strengthening economic and commercial activity in surrounding rural areas.

The provincial government said development initiatives in PK-90 would continue to improve public services and regional infrastructure.

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In a separate welfare initiative, the KP government organized a mass wedding ceremony for underprivileged couples in Hangu, providing each newly married couple with dowry assistance worth Rs200,000 through the provincial Zakat and Ushr Department.

The ceremony was held at the Kohat University campus in Hangu and was jointly arranged by the district administration and the District Zakat Council. Officials, community representatives and local elders attended the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Commissioner Hangu Syed Ehsan Ali Shah said supporting low-income and deserving families remained a key responsibility of the provincial government.

He said such initiatives help financially vulnerable couples begin married life with dignity.

He also appreciated the District Zakat Council for maintaining transparency in beneficiary selection and financial assistance distribution and noted that the council was contributing to additional welfare services, including support for free medical treatment in public hospitals.

The event concluded with prayers for the newlywed couples and wishes for a prosperous and peaceful future.