KP Governor Urges CM to Take Responsibility for Lasting Peace in Province
BY Muhammad Irfan Mughal
DERA ISMAIL KHAN : Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has underlined the need for the provincial government to take tangible measures for improving the security situation in the province.
He said that security forces were playing an effective role on their part and making sacrifices for the sake of peace. Similarly the state was fulfilling its responsibilities and after 18th amendment it was the responsibility of the Chief Executive of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Chief Minister, to ensure the protection of the lives and property of the people.
During the Eid occasion, where he met with Pakistan People’s Party officials, workers, and local dignitaries to exchange Eid greetings at his residence, he told media that this issue also came under discussion in the recently-held meeting of the National Security Council and expressed regret that some political parties had boycotted the session.
He suggested that this indicated their intent to seek concessions from the government for their political purposes.
He also questioned why similar demands were not made when other political leaders were imprisoned in the past.
He said that if anyone was facing corruption allegations, they must face the courts, and the government could not grant anyone an NRO in this regard.
He also referred to Afghanistan’s current situation, saying that it posed a significant challenge for Pakistan, as most terrorism-related incidents were linked to Afghanistan.
He also mentioned that while Pakistan has always supported the Afghan people, it is now time to bring Afghan refugees into the ambit of law.
The Governor highlighted the issues of water scarcity in Sindh and the unresolved matter of the distribution of the NFC (National Finance Commission) award, which requires immediate attention from the federal government.
Faisal Karim Kundi also discussed the lack of visible developmental projects in Dera Ismail Khan, stating that if there were any real progress, it would be evident to the public.
He stressed that with the complete support of the federal government, developmental work would continue in Dera, and work on the Dera Chashma Lift Canal would begin before the next fiscal year.
He also assured that work on Dera’s new international airport and other federal projects would not be delayed.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi met and celebrated the third day of Eidul Fitr with people who had come to his residence to greet him on the auspicious occasion here on Wednesday.
Member of Provincial Assembly, Ahmed Karim Kundi, was also present on the occasion where the governor mingled with a large number of political and social representatives, government officials, and the local public who had thronged the premises for Eid greetings. The governor served sweets to the guests.
“As every year, I remain present among the local public on all three days of Eid-ul-Fitr.” He further said, “I am grateful for the love shown by all the esteemed guests who visited on all three days of Eid,” the governor observed.
The public also appreciated the governor’s warmth and hospitality.
