Kundi chairs first meeting of KP Advisory Council following imposition of emergency, governor's rule

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi chaired the first meeting of an advisory council established after the federal government imposed emergency and governor’s rule. He prioritised restoring law and order and said peace and stability were necessary to rebuild public confidence, attract visitors and encourage investment.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday chaired a meeting of the KP Advisory Council, which was formed by the federal government following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in the province. At the outset of the meeting, all members of the council introduced themselves and their portfolios. Addressing the meeting, Kundi congratulated the members of the council and said that they would have to face many challenges. He said that they would get a briefing on the portfolios they had been assigned and would get a few days to familiarise themselves. “We have to fast-track things. There will be zero-tolerance on corruption. Things should be done in a timely manner,” he said, adding that they would have to demonstrate a clear difference from the work done by their predecessors. He said that the first order of business was the law and order situation. He also said that there should be no hesitation in taking inspiration from the other provinces. He said that the current situation was an “opportunity” as he called for building the province’s soft image. “If we have peace, we will get tourists and investors. My support is with you. I am available for you 24/7,” he said. Kundi then went on to read out a message for the people of the province, in which he said that due to “extraordinary circumstances”, “necessary measures” were taken under the Constitution. He said that he would refrain from levelling allegations and political rhetoric. “I have one message: peace, protection and stability have to be brought back to KP,” he said. Kundi said the people of KP had paid a huge price for the terrorism that plagued the province. “The time has now come to give the people of the province, who have rendered these sacrifices, the right to peace. Our fight is against terrorism. Our fight is against the ideology and network which facilitates terrorism and weakens the implementation of the law,” he said. More to follow