Mahmood Khan (Urdu, Pashto: محمود خان; born 30 October 1970) is a Pakistani politician who was the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 2018 till January 2023 and a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).[12] Khan made national news in April 2014, when a social activist Shakil Wahidullah filed a petition against him in the Peshawar High Court alleging him of corruption of Rs 1.8 million during his tenure as Provincial Minister for Sports, Culture, Tourism and Museums.[37] The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government under Mahmood Khan launched the Sehat Card Plus Programme, providing free healthcare services to residents and significantly improving access to essential medical care.The programme aimed to cover the entire population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ensuring that millions benefited from free healthcare services, thus enhancing the province's public health landscape.[40][41] In 2023, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government took significant measures to ensure universal health coverage for all its residents, particularly focusing on the inclusion of the population from tribal districts.Mahmood Khan's administration emphasized its priority as expanding the Sehat Card Plus Programme, increasing the financial coverage per family and facilitating access to major health services like liver and renal transplants.Moreover, the provincial government took steps to secure funding for the treatment of residents from these districts, emphasizing that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the only province offering universal health coverage to all its families, including those in tribal areas.[44] In 2023, he laid the foundation for Phase II of the Swat Motorway, a critical infrastructure project expected to enhance transportation and promote tourism in the region, thus significantly contributing to the province's economic development.By focusing on infrastructure development, the provincial government aimed to foster economic growth and improve the overall quality of life for residents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[47] The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Mahmood announced plans to solarize 9,000 mosques, promoting renewable energy and reducing electricity costs for religious institutions while contributing to environmental sustainability.