Faisal Karim Kundi says K-P needs federal government’s cooperation to resolve key issues

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has stressed that the province cannot operate effectively without cooperation from the federal government describing improved relations with the Centre as a positive development for K-P.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has stressed that the province cannot operate effectively without cooperation from the federal government describing improved relations with the Centre as a positive development for K-P.

Speaking to the media after attending a gathering in Swabi on Sunday Kundi said the province’s challenges required coordinated efforts between the provincial and federal governments. He said building friendly and cooperative relations with the federation and other provinces remained among his key priorities.

The governor emphasised that political stakeholders and relevant institutions needed to work together to address the province’s problems. He also called for collective action against terrorism noting that six months was a considerable period and that all stakeholders should focus on a coordinated strategy to improve security.

Kundi’s remarks highlighted the importance of cooperation between different levels of government in tackling security concerns and supporting development across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

On the issue of encroachments the governor called for legal action without discrimination. He maintained that enforcement must follow the law and said he was prepared to hold himself to the same standards.

He also defended the media’s role in holding institutions accountable saying journalists had the right to offer constructive criticism. According to Kundi, positive criticism could help improve institutional performance and encourage better governance.

The governor further called for major reforms in education and healthcare stressing the need for substantial improvements in both sectors. He said institutions required far-reaching measures to perform more effectively and ensure that citizens received better public services.

His comments come as discussions continue over federal support for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including a reported Rs160 billion package from the Centre. Cooperation between the federal and provincial governments remains an important issue for addressing the province’s security, administrative and development needs.

Kundi’s statement underlined his position that stronger intergovernmental relations joint counterterrorism efforts consistent enforcement of the law and improvements in public services are essential to resolving K-P’s challenges.