PESHAWAR: APR 23, 2026:
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday held a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Muslim League office-bearers and lawyers, led by Central Working Committee member and District President Rehan Malik Advocate at Governor House and discussed the political situation and public issues of Dera Ismail Khan. The delegation included former president of High Court Bar Association Dera Malik Hidayatullah Malana Advocate, District General Secretary Chaudhry Riaz Advocate, Karim Nawaz Khan Babar Advocate, Amir Khan, Rizwan Khan Gandapur, Rehmat Ali Advocate, Kamran Baloch and Umair Habib Sial Advocate. Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said land for Dera Ismail Khan International Airport had been acquired, while technical reports were in final stages and the project would soon be inaugurated. He said all political parties must play a united role in resolving issues of Dera Ismail Khan, adding that despite political differences, public welfare and development of the area should remain the top priority. Faisal Karim Kundi said there were certain issues with the federation, adding that grievances of the people of the province with the center were justified. He further informed that facilities of federal institutions, including NADRA and Benazir Income Support Programme, were being expanded in Dera Ismail Khan. The delegation appreciated the Governor’s efforts and expressed gratitude for his initiatives.