Area Development Secretariat (ADS)
Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department • Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department • Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Real-time weather monitoring, hazard tracking, and emergency response coordination across the 12 districts designated under the Area Development Secretariat (ADS) arrangement.
Disbursement of financial relief packages under the 2025 Regulations. Track your TID claim status instantly online.
CEW Mission Statement: "To Minimize Disaster Risks within merged districts through formulation of comprehensive DRM strategies and their effective and efficient implementation."
Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Following the historic constitutional merger of the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Area Development Secretariat (ADS) was instituted as a specialized executive arm under the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
CEW is specifically mandated to spearhead humanitarian relief operations, coordinate post-crisis rehabilitation, oversee population settlement, and execute robust Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives across the eight merged districts and four additional designated districts.
Official statement regarding public service delivery in tribal districts
"The Area Development Secretariat remains fully committed to bridging the gap between relief and long-term sustainable development in the tribal belt. Through our 24/7 Provincial Emergency Operation Center (PEOC), rigorous damage assessments, and streamlined compensation frameworks under the 2025 Regulations, we ensure that every deserving citizen receives due support. Our teams work tirelessly across rough terrains and challenging environments to uphold the highest standards of public service under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa."
Specialized administrative branches functioning under ADS
Manages central warehouses in Peshawar and regional hubs across merged districts. Responsible for procurement, storage, and emergency dispatch of non-food items (NFIs), tents, and winterization kits.
Coordinates post-crisis reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, community physical assets, and structured settlement verification for returning displaced families in tribal areas.
Operates the 24/7 Provincial Emergency Operation Center. Liaises directly with district administrations, line departments, Rescue 1122, and federal agencies for weather tracking and immediate disaster response.
Ensures gender-sensitive humanitarian response, safeguards the rights of women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities during emergencies, and distributes specialized dignity kits.
Summary of active field interventions across the 12 ADS-designated districts
Deployment of heavy earth-moving machinery (excavators and loaders) along critical highway corridors in Illustrative photograph, Kurram, and Bajaur to clear landslides and restore connectivity.
Joint teams comprising district revenue staff and CEW representatives conducting door-to-door physical verification of partially and fully damaged houses for transparent compensation payouts.
Conducting simulation exercises and first-aid training workshops for local youth volunteers and village disaster management committees (VDMCs) in North Waziristan and Upper/Lower South Waziristan.
A high-level coordination meeting was convened at CEW headquarters to ensure pre-positioning of snow-clearing machinery...
Read More →Verification checks for affected families across Bajaur and Khyber have been successfully completed by district assessment teams...
Read More →Capacity building workshops for local volunteers and village councils commenced in South and North Waziristan agencies...
Read More →Eight merged districts and four additional designated districts under the October 2026 ADS arrangement
Federal Government Order No. 2/2026, dated 11 October 2026, established the ADS arrangement for 12 designated districts. The stated objectives include security, governance, administrative coordination and development in the designated areas.
A 48-member ARDC was notified on 17 October 2026. Its membership was drawn from the 12 designated districts through consultations involving local jirgas and district administrations. The reported chairperson is Shaukatullah Khan and vice-chairperson is Malik Khan Marjan.
Illustrative hazard-layer interface; not a live or validated operational hazard map
Illustrative risk layer only. Check official district-level flood alerts for all 12 ADS-designated districts.
Visual logs of relief distribution and monitoring
Emergency Coordination (Illustrative)
Illustrative photograph
Humanitarian Relief (Illustrative)
Bajaur District
Community Preparedness (Illustrative)
Illustrative photograph
Mountain Field Conditions (Illustrative)
Illustrative photographScheduled drills, meetings, and stakeholder sessions
| Event Name | Category | Location | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Mock Exercise on Flash Floods | Simulation Drill | Mohmand District Ground | 25 Oct 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Stakeholder Review on DRR Policy 2026 | Conference | Pearl Continental, Peshawar | 04 Nov 2026 (09:30 AM) |
Downloadable repository of plans, acts, and guidelines
Active procurement notices and bidding documentation
| Tender Ref | Title | Location | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADS/EPAD/2026/08 | Procurement of Emergency Relief Tents & Winterization Kits | Merged Districts Warehouses | 28 Oct 2026 | Active |
| ADS/EQUIP/2026/03 | Supply of Heavy Machinery for Landslide Clearance | Khyber & Kurram | 05 Nov 2026 | Active |