PESHAWAR: Nov 20, 2025:
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday said that steering the young generation in a positive direction is a shared responsibility, adding that those who play a constructive role today will be remembered favourably in history. He said his own journey was made possible by Allah’s blessings, his parents’ prayers, and the confidence of his party leadership, and he aims to leave behind a positive legacy. He expressed these views while speaking to a delegation of the Federal Youth Parliament, led by its General Secretary Saqib Ali. Senior politician Nighat Orakzai of the Pakistan Peoples Party was also present.
Governor Kundi said women’s empowerment and youth engagement remain among his top priorities, saying that for the first time the Governor House has been made an actively functioning institution. Recalling his tenure as the central Information Secretary of the party, he said he maintained extensive coordination nationwide with Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ties that still remain strong.
He emphasized that wherever he goes, he strives to project the positive image of Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding that the province must eliminate the lingering perception of unrest, terrorism, and kidnapping. “We are bringing people from all walks of life to visit Peshawar. The CE Conference and the Inter-Sect Harmony Conferences are part of this effort,” he added. The Governor said he has also visited the Khyber Peace Jirga and the Provincial Assembly with the same message that the gap between the federation and the province must be bridged, and issues can only be resolved through constructive dialogue. “No province can fight terrorism alone. We need federal support and the full cooperation of Pakistan’s armed forces. Without the security forces, peace in the province would not be possible,” he remarked. He said the provincial government has been clearly advised to negotiate with the federal government based on logic and constitutional rights, assuring that he represents Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as its advocate in the federation. Highlighting challenges facing women in the province, he said that many girls lag behind in employment after completing their education. A new policy is being developed to ensure that every qualified girl receives opportunities according to her abilities. Governor Kundi also mentioned that land had been allocated in Peshawar for a hospital named after Benazir Bhutto, and he is trying to ensure the federal government inaugurates it soon. He regretted that the previous provincial government had discouraged the Indus Hospital project, and efforts are being made to bring it back.
The Governor answered several questions from the youth and cut a cake to mark Universal Children’s Day. Members of the Federal Youth Parliament thanked Governor Faisal Karim Kundi for his support and hospitality.