PESHAWAR: APR 14, 2026:
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday stressed the need for joint efforts to address climate change, terming it a real and growing threat with visible impacts across the country, particularly in the province. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar titled “Climate Change and Inclusion,” organized by the DICE Forum at Governor House, where he attended as chief guest. The Governor highlighted that climate change effects, including irregular weather patterns, rapid glacier melting, floods and droughts, were increasingly affecting the province. He said that these challenges were not only impacting the environment but also agriculture, water resources, infrastructure and the daily lives of people. Kundi said such challenges should also be seen as opportunities to promote sustainable development, efficient resource utilization and better future planning. He emphasized that dialogue-based platforms like seminars played a vital role in encouraging policy-making and raising awareness on key issues. The seminar was attended by Chairperson DICE Forum Aaliya Agha, Chairman ZLK Group Zahid Latif Khan, Dr Khalid Khan, Dr Sumera Shams, Shagufta Malik, Dr Arjumand Nizami, Engineer Ahmad Jan Khan, Dr Zubair Khan, Dr Rabia Gul, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Junaid Altaf, Senior Vice President Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Khalid Farooq, along with representatives of civil society, lawyers, students and women. A panel discussion was also held where experts shared their insights and recommendations to cope with the challenges posed by climate change. The importance of tree plantation was particularly highlighted during the seminar. The Governor appreciated the efforts of DICE Forum and its partners for organizing the event, saying that such initiatives were essential for promoting constructive discourse on critical issues. At the end of the ceremony, the Governor distributed shields among participants and certificates among volunteers, while the organizers presented a commemorative shield to the Governor.
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