2023 census population
3,092,078
- This proposal uses the KPK Three Smallest Province cost model (benchmarked on D.I. Khan, Bannu, and Kohat) for a lean provincial secretariat and high-level offices.
- Under the proposed restructuring, functions are consolidated into 16 departments plus high-level offices (Governor, Assembly, Chief Minister, High Court) based on mandate and service delivery needs.
- DG offices will be abolished; functions shift to the Provincial Secretariat (upgraded Commissioner Office). District-level field staff remain unchanged — only secretariat-level staffing and costs are included here.
- Bannu Division (proposed Bannu Province) has a 2023 census population of 3,092,078 (~7.57% of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s 40.86 million) and an area of 9,975 km².
Proposal Overview
Share of KP
~7.57%
Area
9,975 km²
Proposed current-expenditure setup for Bannu Province totals Rs. 4.37 billion, with high-level offices and consolidated departmental secretariats. Figures are derived from 3KPK Three Smallest.xlsx (D.I. Khan, Bannu & Kohat model).
Proposed Organizational Setup
- Governor Secretariat
- Bannu Assembly
- Chief Minister Secretariat
- Finance & Excise
- Planning & Development, IT, Transport
- C&W, Housing & PHED
- Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Cooperative, Food
- Higher & School Education, Sports & Youth
- Health, Population Planning & Welfare
- Home
- Industries, Commerce, Technical Education, Mines, Labour
- Information & Tourism
- Energy & Power, Irrigation, Environment
- Law & Human Rights, Minority Affairs
- Local Government & Rural Development
- Revenue & Estate, Relief & Rehabilitation
- Auqaf, Hajj, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Social Welfare
- SGA & Inter Provincial Coordination
- Inspector General of Police
- Bannu High Court
Proposed Financial Setup — Bannu Province
Total proposed current expenditure for Bannu Province is Rs. 4.37 billion, comprising provincial secretariat and high-level offices. Breakdown below is from 3KPK Three Smallest.xlsx; detailed PC-1s and staffing structures would follow in the next phase.
High-Level Offices
Departmental Expenses
Consolidated secretariat costs for 16 departments total Rs. 3.69 billion (from 3KPK Three Smallest.xlsx). District field formations (police, health, education, revenue, etc.) continue with existing staffing.
Department-wise Allocation (Consolidated 16 Departments)
Rationale for Allocation
- Secretariat cost model aligned with KP’s three smallest provinces (D.I. Khan, Bannu & Kohat), matched to Bannu Division’s administrative scale.
- Bannu Division’s strategic location, merged-district governance gaps, and service-delivery shortfalls support a full provincial secretariat.
- Focus on efficiency: consolidated departments reduce overhead while maintaining service delivery.
- District field formations unchanged; only secretariat-level costs added.
Key Benefits of Bannu as New Province
- Better local governance and faster decision-making for Bannu Division (Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North Waziristan).
- Improved focus on local issues: roads, irrigation, flood management, agro-processing, and education/health access.
- Enhanced revenue generation potential through better administration of agriculture, industry, and local taxes.
- Alignment with broader provincial restructuring for efficient southern KP units.
This setup ensures fiscal prudence while devolving authority. Detailed PC-1s, staffing structures, and asset transfers can be prepared in the next phase. All departmental figures are sourced from 3KPK Three Smallest.xlsx (total proposed current expenditure Rs. 4.37 billion). Actuals would be finalized through the Finance Department and Provincial Assembly. This proposal positions Bannu Province as a viable, self-sustaining administrative unit focused on regional governance, infrastructure development, and improved public service delivery across Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and North Waziristan.