PDA is people-friendly principal planning and development authority of the Peshawar Metropolis, aims at providing and continuously improving metropolis-vide development works, facilities and services of acceptable standards to all without let or favor. PDA attempts to turn Peshawar into an "attainable city" with combined support of people, private sector and different level of the Government, where overwhelming majority enjoys convenient, healthful and satisfied living. Peshawar Development Authority is responsible for the planning, designing and implementation of various urban development projects in accordance with the function of Authority. Various directorates established for the purpose accomplish the assignment. From the inception of housing projects, planning and managing Water resources, designing Sanitation network, beautification of city area and planning of basic infrastructure of the city includes in objectives of PDA. PDA prepares and sanctions the town planning schemes, development plans, deals with urban transport, water supply, sanitation, development of new towns, roads, Infrastructure, parks and horticulture through execution of annual development projects to meet the civic requirements with highest life standards.