Letters to politicians: Governor Kundi wants joint efforts to improve security situation

PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday wrote to political leadership of the province for collaborative efforts to improve the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and meet other challenges.

Apart from leadership of different political parties, the governor also sent a letter to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for joint efforts to address the key issues faced by the province.

The letters were sent to leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Awami National Party, Pakistan People’s Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Noorani), Qaumi Watan Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, PTI-Parliamentarian, Mazdoor Kisan Party, JUI-S and Jamaat-e-Islami.

“As we confront the challenges of governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, I feel compelled to bring to your attention several critical issues that urgently demand our collaborative efforts. These challenges not only affect our communities but also shape the future of our province, making it essential for us to unite,” the governor wrote to the chief minister and other political leaders.

The governor said that the province faced significant challenges, including socio-political, economic, and security threats that paralyzed progress and stability.

He added that key issues included fair distribution of resources and their optimal utilization, National Finance Commission (NFC), NHP (Net Hydel Profit), Wheeling of Electricity, Federal Excise Duty on Oil, Water Share besides security concerns, and socio-economic and political landscape of the province that ultimately affected our citizens.

The current economic conditions further exacerbated these issues, necessitating immediate and collaborative action.

“To address these challenges effectively, I propose the formation of a United Task Force Committee comprising representatives from all political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” said Kundi in his letter to political leaders.

He maintained that this committee would work together to advocate for equitable resource distribution, develop strategies for the NFC negotiations, propose measures to enhance security, promote political cohesion, and identify key economic development initiatives.

“As the Governor, I am committed to serving all citizens of Khyber Pakhtun-khwa, and I believe that our collective efforts can yield positive outcomes for the province. By uniting our voices, we can effectively present our concerns to the federal government,” he continued.

Kundi welcomed thoughts on this proposal and said he would like to convene an initial meeting to discuss the formation of the United Task Force Committee. Together, he added, we can pave the way for a more prosperous and secure future for our province.