Restoration of peace first priority: KP governor

PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) declared that eliminating violence and preserving law and order are the advisory council’s foremost concerns, emphasizing that no concessions will be made on these matters. During a visit to the 59th convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Kundi addressed reporters after being the chief guest.

He announced that significant funding would be allocated to bolster the police force and transform 10 to 12 districts affected by terrorism into exemplars of peace and security. Kundi stated that individuals behind acts of violence have no future. When confronted with political rhetoric, he underscored the necessity of taking decisive action against terrorist entities.

He praised those cooperating with the state in counter-terrorism efforts. Kundi highlighted that both KP and Balochistan confront security issues demanding joint endeavors. He urged exploiting the province’s mineral wealth to boost economic growth and improve welfare for its inhabitants, inviting foreign investors into the mining sector.

He remarked that Maulana Fazlur Rahman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl, was a seasoned politician but dismissed his recent comments on security as unsatisfactory. The governor criticized those opposing the imposition of the governor’s rule in KP, questioning their commitment to supporting the Legal Framework Order endorsed by ex-President Pervez Musharraf and the acquisition of land from the military.

Kundi remarked that the province’s populace yearns for peace, prosperity, and development, declaring that the chapter of those who disrupted the province’s tranquility has concluded. He invited all political factions, encompassing JUI-F, to collaborate for peace, development, and prosperity in the region. Kundi affirmed that ongoing projects initiated by the unstable PTI-led provincial government would be finalized, while those deemed unsuitable would be halted.

He expressed that disparities among Peshawar, Islamabad, and other provinces would diminish, and all stakeholders would cooperate for the collective welfare of citizens. Earlier, Kundi informed the convocation that enhancing healthcare standards, resolving doctors’ legitimate concerns, and refining healthcare service delivery systems were among the advisory council’s top priorities.

The governor pledged to concentrate on delivering advanced medical services, enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and constructing improved hospitals in underserved and remote regions. He also promised a comfortable working atmosphere for doctors and healthcare professionals. Kundi congratulated the graduating doctors, their families, and educators, attributing the CPSP as one of Pakistan’s leading medical institutions that have significantly contributed to advancing healthcare and the medical field.

He encouraged the graduating doctors to serve underdeveloped districts with professionalism, integrity, and empathy. Kundi assured that the advisory council would collaborate with pertinent agencies to augment medical services for disadvantaged communities and take measures to deter brain drain by creating superior professional prospects within the province.

He directed the health department to formulate a thorough plan for extending quality healthcare services to remote areas, indicating efforts to ensure no family lacks essential medical provisions.