PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that maintaining peace and law and order remains the provincial leadership’s top priority, stressing that no compromise will be made on ensuring security across the province. Governor Kundi made the remarks during a visit to the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) headquarters in Peshawar, where he met JI Vice Emir Professor Ibrahim. JI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North Emir Inayatullah Khan, Central Districts Emir Abdul Wasay, Hazara Division Emir Abdul Razzaq Abbasi, former MNA Sabir Hussain Awan and other party leaders were also present. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the overall situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly law and order, governance and development. They also exchanged views on challenges facing the province, difficulties confronting the public and possible measures to address them. The participants discussed ways to accelerate provincial development and create employment opportunities for young people by promoting key economic sectors. Governor Kundi described agriculture as the backbone of the national economy, saying that bringing uncultivated land in the southern districts under cultivation could help meet the province’s agricultural needs. He said developing the agriculture sector would strengthen the economy and generate new employment opportunities. He also highlighted the potential of information technology to create wider job opportunities for the province’s youth. The governor said the welfare of police personnel and the families of fallen police officers remained among the government’s priorities. He added that efforts were also underway to improve sanitation and remove encroachments without discrimination. Kundi sought Jamaat-e-Islami’s support in addressing issues related to net hydel profit, the National Finance Commission (NFC) and other matters involving the federal government. “Without peace, there can be no development,” he said, adding that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s progress was directly linked to lasting peace and stability. The meeting also covered measures to improve governance in the province and discussed development-related issues in Peshawar, including drainage and other infrastructure projects.
