Directorate General Population Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

10/03/2026

24/02/2026

PWTI,PWD has arranged the first ever training for class-IV Employees of Direcrorate,DPWO Peshawar and RTI Peshawar on "Office Decorum".The inaugural address delivered by Syed Imran Shah Director PME. Mr. Janat Gul Senior Instructor PWTI and Mukhtiar Ahmad, Cafeteria Manager, PARD delivered lectures on Responsibilities and SOPs of Naib Qasid. At the end, Mrs.AYESHA IHSAN DG Population has grace the occasion and distributed certificates amongst the participants.
Total 24 participants have joined the workshop.

13/02/2026

Today, a certificate distribution ceremony was held at the Regional Training Institute Abbottabad for the participants of a three-day Step-Down Training. The training was organized by Riz Consultant. The Director General, Population Welfare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

The participants sincerely thanked the DG Madam and Riz Consultant for organizing such an important and informative training program.

During the event, a detailed discussion was also held with the field staff, who were participants in the training, regarding the service structure and promotion matters of the staff. The Director General attentively listened to the concerns and assured the participants that their issues would be properly addressed and resolved.

13/02/2026

DG Sahiba paid a surprise visit to FWC Bagnoter, District Abbottabad, on 12-02-2026. During the visit, she checked staff attendance, the daily clients register, stock register, and the availability of medicines.

The staff were directed to ensure regular attendance. FWA (M&F) were specifically instructed to maximize field visits to ensure maximum referrals of clients to the FWC.

The Director General further stated that surprise visits will be extended across the province. Officers and officials will be monitored through line numbers and location tracking.

05/02/2026

محکمہ بہبودِ آبادی پشاور کے زیرِ اہتمام یومِ یکجہتیٔ کشمیر کے موقع پر ایک بھرپور ریلی کا انعقاد کیا گیا۔

ریلی کی قیادت ڈسٹرکٹ پاپولیشن ویلفیئر آفیسر پشاور سمیع اللہ خان خلیل نے کی۔

ریلی میں ڈائریکٹر جنرل بہبودِ آبادی خیبرپختونخوا عائشہ احسان اور ایڈیشنل ڈائریکٹر جنرل بہبودِ آبادی خیبرپختونخوا نوشیروان خان نے خصوصی طور پر شرکت کی۔

اس موقع پر ڈائریکٹر جنرل عائشہ احسان نے ڈسٹرکٹ پاپولیشن ویلفیئر آفیسر سمیع اللہ خان خلیل کے ہمراہ کشمیری عوام سے اظہارِ یکجہتی کے لیے کشمیری پرچم کشائی کی۔

ریلی میں ضلع پشاور کی فیملی ویلفیئر کونسلرز، انچارج فیملی ویلفیئر اسسٹنٹس اور دیگر عملے نے کثیر تعداد میں شرکت کی۔

شرکاء نے ہاتھوں میں بینرز اور پلے کارڈز اٹھا رکھے تھے جن پر کشمیری عوام سے اظہارِ یکجہتی اور بھارت کے مظالم کے خلاف نعرے درج تھے۔

ریلی کے دوران شرکاء نے مقبوضہ کشمیر میں بھارتی مظالم کے خلاف شدید نعرہ بازی کی اور کشمیری عوام کے حقِ خودارادیت کی بھرپور حمایت کا اظہار کیا۔

ڈسٹرکٹ پاپولیشن ویلفیئر آفیسر پشاور سمیع اللہ خان خلیل نے یکجتی کشمیر ریلی سے خطاب کیا،

کشمیری عوام کئی دہائیوں سے بھارتی جبر و استبداد کا سامنا کر رہے ہیں اور پاکستان کا ہر فرد ان کے ساتھ کھڑا ہے۔ سمیع اللہ خان خلیل

یومِ یکجہتیٔ کشمیر منانے کا مقصد دنیا کو یہ واضح پیغام دینا ہے کہ کشمیری عوام کی جدوجہدِ آزادی کو کبھی فراموش نہیں کیا جا سکتا۔ ڈی پی ڈبلیو او پشاور سمیع اللہ خان خلیل

سمیع اللہ خان خلیل نے عالمی برادری سے مطالبہ کیا کہ وہ مقبوضہ کشمیر میں انسانی حقوق کی سنگین خلاف ورزیوں کا نوٹس لے اور کشمیری عوام کو ان کا جائز اور قانونی حق دلانے میں اپنا مؤثر کردار ادا کرے۔

04/02/2026

E-Khuli Kachehri

23/01/2026

Dr. Mahjabeen, Provincial head UNFPA, visited the office of the Director General, Population Welfare Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa detailed discussion was held on family planning–related issues in the province. An overview of ongoing and previous activities implemented with the support of UNFPA and highlighted key achievements and challenges.

The proposed Annual Work Plan (AWP) 2026 was discussed in detail, focusing on priority areas and future interventions. Successful family planning models from various Muslim countries were also discussed as role examples, emphasizing culturally appropriate approaches for improving family planning services.

The Director General thanked to UNFPA for its continuous support over the years. The meeting ended with mutual appreciation and commitment to further strengthen cooperation.

19/01/2026

Today on 19/01/2026, Director General, Population Welfare Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, paid a surprise visit to the Family Welfare Centres at Kalabat Township and Dengi, District Harripur.
During the visit, staff attendance was checked, and clear instructions were issued regarding zero tolerance for absenteeism. The overall performance of both centres was reviewed and found to be satisfactory. The stock position of general medicines and contraceptives was also inspected and found adequate and well-maintained.
The Director General directed the staff, particularly Family Welfare Assistants (Male and Female), to speed up community outreach activities, enhance awareness campaigns, and ensure maximum referrals to the centres in the best public interest.
She further informed that such surprise visits will be extended to all districts of the province to ensure effective service delivery and improved performance.

10/01/2026

Yesterday, the Principal of RTI Malakand was called to the office of the Director General, PWD, to discuss in detail the performance, activities, and issues of the institute, if any. During the meeting, the Principal presented a detailed presentation covering the overall performance, ongoing academic and training activities, and challenges being faced by RTI Malakand.

During the presentation, the Principal requested the Director General, PWD, to consider placing an ADP scheme for the purchase of land and construction of a dedicated building for RTI Malakand. The Director General agreed to the request in principle and directed the Director PME to prepare and submit a case for the ADP scheme accordingly.

It was also discussed the introduction of an internship program for aspirants who have already completed and passed the 24-month FWW course from PNC. It was emphasized that such an internship would help the graduates gain practical experience and improve their professional skills.

Furthermore, the matter of registration of RTIs with Khyber Medical University was discussed. The importance of KMU registration for academic recognition and standardization was highlighted during the discussion.

At the end of the meeting, the Director General, PWD, directed the Director Technical to immediately arrange a Zoom meeting with all Principals of RTIs to discuss the issues of internship, KMU registration, and other related matters in detail.

01/01/2026

A Provincial Dissemination Seminar on the Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Family Planning and District Performance Ranking was held on 31st December 2025 in Abbottabad under the chairpersonship of Ms. Ayesha Ihsan, Director General, Population Welfare Department (PWD), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The event was organized under the UNFPA Annual Work Plan 2025 in collaboration with the Population Welfare Department, KP.
The seminar brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including District Population Welfare Officers (DPWOs), Principals of Regional Training Institutes (RTIs), senior officers from the Directorate General Population Welfare, representatives from the District Health Office (DHO), and officials from the Social Welfare and Youth Departments of Abbottabad. The participation of multi-sectoral stakeholders reflected the cross-cutting nature of population and reproductive health challenges in the province.

In her opening remarks, the Director General warmly welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of inter-sectoral coordination, evidence-based planning, and institutional ownership in advancing the agenda of FP/RH.

The technical sessions featured presentations by Dr. Ghulam Farid and Mr. Khan Muhammad from UNFPA.
Dr. Ghulam Farid presented the key findings of the Political Economy Analysis of Family Planning in Pakistan, highlighting structural, institutional, and governance-related factors influencing family planning outcomes. He emphasized the importance of political commitment, resource prioritization, and accountability mechanisms in strengthening service delivery and achieving demographic dividends.

Mr. Khan Muhammad presented the District Ranking Analysis, which assessed district-level performance using a set of standardized indicators and analytical tools. The presentation provided comparative insights into service coverage, governance, and system responsiveness, offering evidence-based guidance for targeted interventions and informed decision-making at the provincial and district levels.

The participants actively took part in the workshop and engaged in an interactive question-and-answer session, seeking clarifications and sharing valuable feedback and field-level insights.

In her concluding remarks, Ms. Ayesha Ihsan underscored the critical role of policy makers, research institutions, and line departments in translating evidence into action. She reiterated the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s commitment to strengthening coordination mechanisms, enhancing institutional capacities, and advancing the family planning agenda in alignment with provincial and national development priorities.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks conveyed on behalf of Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani, Secretary, Population Welfare Department, acknowledging the valuable contributions of all participants and partners toward advancing reproductive health outcomes in the province.

30/12/2025

A consultative workshop on the Reproductive Health Care Rights Act, 2020 was held on 30th December 2025 in Peshawar under the chairpersonship of Ms. Ayesha Ihsan, Director General, Population Welfare Department (PWD), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The workshop was organized under the UNFPA Annual Workplan 2025 with the objective of strengthening interdepartmental coordination and ensuring effective implementation of the KP RH Act 2020.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Planning & Development Department, Finance Department, Health Department, Auqaf Department, Drug Control Administration, Health Care Commission, and other relevant provincial line departments. Representatives from UNFPA, WHO, and various implementing partners and civil society organizations also participated.

In her opening remarks, the Director General welcomed all participants and highlighted the critical role of line departments and partner organizations in operationalizing the Reproductive Health Care Rights Act. She emphasized that coordinated efforts, shared accountability, and sustained commitment are essential to achieving the objectives of the Act and advancing reproductive health outcomes across the province.

Mr. Syed Imran Shah, Director (PME), Population Welfare Department, presented an overview of the current population situation and departmental initiatives undertaken to achieve the objectives of the Act. He highlighted Goals Objectives, ongoing interventions and areas requiring strengthened coordination and resource alignment.

Mr. Asghar Ali, former Secretary, Population Welfare Department, delivered a detailed presentation on the key provisions of the Reproductive Health Care Rights Act, 2020. He elaborated on the legal framework, roles and responsibilities of implementing departments, and the importance of translating policy commitments into measurable service delivery outcomes.

In her concluding remarks, Ms. Ayesha Ihsan underscored the role of line departments and partners organisations in effective implementation of the ACT.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to all participants, conveyed by Mrs Ayesha Ihsan on behalf of Dr. Aneela Mahfooz Durrani, Secretary, Population Welfare Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa requesting their support towards implementing the RH Care Rights Act.