Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Holds Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Master Plan & Feasibility Study for Pakistan’s First International Bus Terminal (IBT)
The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Planning & Development Department’s Sustainable Development Unit and the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC) Project, with support from the World Bank, convened a high-level Stakeholders Consultative Workshop today at Serena Hotel, Peshawar. The session focused on discussing and refining the Draft Master Plan and Feasibility Study for the establishment of an International Bus Terminal (IBT), a transformative initiative aimed at improving regional connectivity and cross-border mobility.
The workshop was graced by Special Secretary Planning & Development, Mr. Muhammad Nadir Khan Rana, who delivered the opening remarks. He appreciated the collective commitment of stakeholders and emphasized that the proposed International Bus Terminal is a major step toward strengthening regional connectivity under the CAREC framework. He noted that the project represents a strategic investment in the region’s economic future by facilitating safer, more efficient, and more organized cross-border passenger movement.
During his address, the Special Secretary acknowledged the technical efforts of the consulting partners Osmani & Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (OCL) and BOTEK Bosphorus Technical Consulting (Turkey) for preparing the draft feasibility study and presenting its preliminary findings today in the presence of a variety of stakeholders. He further emphasized that the consultative process is essential for ensuring that the project reflects local realities, operational needs, and the future development vision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The session included detailed presentations by technical experts led by Mr. Nadeem Shaikh and Mr. Emre Gelgin, followed by group discussions involving government departments, private transport operators, academia, civil society, and development partners. Stakeholders shared practical insights and suggestions to refine the study before its finalization.
Project Director KPEC, Mr. Imran Zahoor, concluded the workshop by thanking the participants for their valuable feedback and reaffirming the government’s commitment to leveraging regional connectivity opportunities for economic growth and improved mobility.
The workshop marks a major step forward in shaping what will become Pakistan’s first dedicated International Bus Terminal, a gateway for enhanced people-to-people linkages, cross-border trade facilitation, and regional integration.
