KOHAT – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi said on Saturday that Pakistan’s constructive role in the ongoing negotiations between Iran and United States has drawn global attention, positioning the country as an emerging mediator on the international stage.
He said that effective and proactive diplomacy by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir had contributed to enhancing Pakistan’s global standing.
Talking to media persons at the residence of Pakistan Peoples Party’s Provincial Information Secretary Amjad Afridi at Azim Bagh, the Governor said that the efforts of the government and armed forces for the establishment of peace would always be remembered, adding that Pakistan’s future was bright. He said that lasting global peace would further elevate Pakistan’s dignity and international stature.
Criticizing a political party, he said that while the world was acknowledging Pakistan’s positive role, certain elements were engaged in negative activities against the country. He urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to focus on provincial development instead of pursuing anti-state narratives.
Kundi said that despite ruling Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the past 13 years, the party had failed to deliver any major development projects, adding that most claims remained confined to social media. He urged the public to critically evaluate such claims.
The Governor maintained that the founder of PTI had been sentenced by courts, and his release could not be secured through protests or sit-ins. He advised that any grievances should be addressed through legal channels and courts.
He further said that no negotiations could be held with elements hostile to peace, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to ensure stability in the country. Kundi also criticized individuals operating from abroad for running social media campaigns against Pakistan, terming such actions detrimental to national interests.
Kundi visits Karak to
offer condolences over two bereavements
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday visited Karak to offer condolences to the families of former provincial minister Fareed Tofan and former provincial caretaker minister Rehmat Salam Khattak over separate bereavements.
The Governor visited the residence of Fareed Tofan and expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of his wife. He met the bereaved family, including Awami National Party leader Hamid Tofan, and offered Fateha for the departed soul.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor expressed heartfelt sympathies with the family and said he equally shared their grief in this difficult time.
He prayed that Allah Almighty may grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give patience to the bereaved family.
Later, the Governor also visited the residence of PML-N provincial spokesman Rehmat Salam Khattak to condole the death of his brother, retired police inspector Muhammad Zareen. He met the family members, including Rehmat Salam Khattak and former union council nazim Muhammad Rehman, and offered Fateha for the deceased.
The Governor’s protocol officer and nephew of the deceased, Musarrat Raza, and other relatives were also present on the occasion. Faisal Kundi prayed for the departed soul and said that the social and public services of the deceased would always be remembered. He also prayed for strength and patience for the bereaved families.
