Kundi calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism in KP

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Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said seminaries, shrines and spiritual institutions could play a key role in eliminating terrorism and extremism by promoting the true teachings of Islam centred on peace, tolerance and brotherhood.
Addressing the annual Urs ceremony at Darbar-e-Azmiya Salikabad Sharif in Hasan Abdal, Attock, the Governor said terrorism and extremism continued to challenge Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while police, Frontier Corps (FC) and other security institutions were making supreme sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wanted to live in peace and prosperity, while the youth aspired to receive education and move forward in a fear-free environment.
Governor Kundi said Pakistan had been blessed with the honour that its armed forces had been entrusted with the protection of the Two Holy Mosques, reflecting the country’s distinguished status in the Muslim world.
The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Captain (Retd) Safdar, religious scholars and a large number of devotees.
Coordination with federation vital to resolving KP’s challenges: Governor
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said strengthened coordination with the federal government was a positive development for the province, adding that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s challenges could only be resolved through close cooperation with the federation. Talking to media during his visit to the Panj Pir congregation in Swabi, the Governor said promoting cordial and brotherly relations with the federation and other provinces remained among his top priorities. He said all stakeholders must jointly fight terrorism, stressing that collective efforts were essential to overcome the security challenges facing the province. Governor Kundi said the anti-encroachment drive should be carried out impartially and strictly in accordance with the law, adding that the rule of law must first be applied to oneself.
He also said the media had every right to offer constructive criticism, saying that positive criticism helped improve the performance of institutions. He further emphasized the need to bring about a revolution in the education and health sectors, saying far-reaching reforms were indispensable for improving public institutions and ensuring better services for the people.