LAHORE: APR 2, 2026:
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi inaugurates Pak Pharma and Healthcare Expo exhibition in Expo Centre Lahore on Thursday.
He said that Pakistan has made significant progress in the health sector, noting a shift from importing healthcare-related items to moving towards exports, which he termed a positive and encouraging development. Speaking to the media after visiting different stalls at the Pak Pharma and Healthcare Expo, he said that national-level initiatives have helped improve Pakistan’s global image. He added that following success in the war with India, the country’s international standing has strengthened, and the global community is now inviting Pakistan to play a mediatory role in resolving key conflicts. Kundi expressed optimism that if Pakistan continues contributing to global peace efforts, Islamabad could emerge as a major center for peace initiatives and even achieve global recognition, including prestigious awards like the Nobel Prize.
He said the country’s leadership, including the Field Marshal and the Prime Minister, is working tirelessly for national progress and stability, while Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is also playing an active political role. He emphasized that effective coordination between the federation and provinces is essential for ensuring lasting stability. Addressing the law and order situation, the Governor said that conditions in southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remain unsatisfactory and require urgent attention. He noted that concerns raised by the Chief Minister regarding lack of consultation on security operations are being addressed, and the decision to convene an Apex Committee meeting is a positive step. Criticizing the pace of development in the province, Kundi said that over the past 13 years, progress has remained slow, with insufficient development of stadiums and healthcare infrastructure. He also pointed out that Afghan soil has been used against Pakistan, leading to necessary security operations, which were temporarily halted during Eid on the request of friendly countries. Responding to questions, he said that the next constitutional amendment would be the 28th Amendment. He added that when the Pakistan Peoples Party came into power, the country faced a highly volatile situation, which the party worked to stabilize through effective measures. The Governor expressed hope that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would succeed in the upcoming elections and become Prime Minister. He also noted internal differences within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on matters related to the armed forces. He further stated that if Jahangir Tareen joins the Pakistan Peoples Party, he would be welcomed. Concluding his remarks, Kundi questioned why certain voices on television remain silent on attacks by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, emphasizing the need for a clear and firm national stance against terrorism.
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