Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Minerals Development explained

Agency Name:	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Minerals Development
Picture Caption:	Flag of K.P. Government
Seal:	Coat of arms of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.svg
Jurisdiction:	K.P. Government
Headquarters:	Peshawar
Coordinates:	34.0167°N 106°W
Chief1 Name:	Dr. Amjid Ali
Chief1 Position:	Minister of Minerals Development

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Minerals Development is concerned with Minerals Development in the Pakistan province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is headed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Minerals Development, who is a member of the Chief Minister's Cabinet.

Dr. Amjad Ali was appointed as Minister of Minerals Development by Chief Minister of KP Mahmood Khan on August 30, 2018.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

History

The department was created on August 14, 1973. This department's main purpose is to create jobs, promote Minerals Development growth, encourage sustainable development and improve standards of living for all citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The department is currently headed by Minister Ziaullah Afridi.

Organization

The Department is under the control and supervision of a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister of Minerals Development, a political appointee of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Minerals Development Minister is assisted in managing the Department by a Secretary of Minerals Development, also appointed by the Chief Minister, who assumes the duties of the Minister in his absence.

Structure

• Minister of Minerals Development
  • Secretary of Minerals Development
    • Additional Secretary of Minerals Development
      • Deputy Secretary of Minerals Development
        • SO Administration
        • SO Establishment
        • SO Litigation
      • Agriculture Analyst
        • SO Agriculture

Notes and References

1. http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-7-240898-KP-govt-expands-and-reshuffles-cabinet KP govt expands and reshuffles cabinet - thenews.com.pk
2. http://www.nation.com.pk/national/28-Mar-2014/kp-government-reshuffles-the-provincial-cabinet KP government reshuffles the provincial cabinet
3. http://www.brecorder.com/general-news/172/1167479/ Five new ministers, three advisors inducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet: three special assistants to be appointed | Business Recorder
4. http://tribune.com.pk/story/690034/for-the-promised-change-five-new-ministers-sworn-in-to-provincial-cabinet/ For the promised change?: Five new ministers sworn in to provincial cabinet – The Express Tribune
5. http://tribune.com.pk/story/688576/housekeeping-k-p-cabinet-undergoes-expansion-reshuffling/ Housekeeping: K-P cabinet undergoes expansion, reshuffling – The Express Tribune