PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the federal government is failing to provide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the support it deserves.
Addressing the annual conference of Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons here on Sunday, he said that ignoring KP must be brought to an end without further delay. He said that practical steps were required to improve the province’s health sector on the pattern of Punjab and Sindh.
He said that medical conferences provided an important platform for promotion of knowledge, research, exchange of experiences and awareness about modern treatment methods, according to a statement.
The governor stressed the need for ensuring quality and specialised healthcare services in merged districts, southern districts and far-flung areas of the province. He said that modern treatment facilities should not remain limited to big cities and every citizen must have equal access to healthcare.
Says collective efforts needed to restore province’s positive image
He stated that improvement of health infrastructure, provision of modern medical equipment, doctors’ training and promotion of medical research were essential for strengthening healthcare system.
The governor said that professional organisations like Pakistan Association of Urological Surgeons could play a vital role in enhancing doctors’ capacity, training young medical experts and developing collaboration with public sector hospitals.
He said the Rs70,000 monthly salary of house officers was insufficient and it would be reviewed.
Meanwhile, during his address at Darbar-i-Aalia Murshadabad Sharif in the provincial capital, the governor said that lasting peace was essential for the province’s progress and prosperity.
He stressed the need for collective contribution of all segments of the society for promoting positive image of the province.
Mr Kundi said that religious scholars had a vital role to play in promoting peace, unity and harmony across the province. He added that ulema should use their influence to spread the message of tolerance, discourage extremism and support collective efforts for lasting peace in the province.
In a statement issued from his office, the governor emphasised the need for unity, lasting peace, development, promotion of sports, effective utilisation of the province’s natural resources and collective efforts to ensure welfare and prosperity of the people.
The ceremony was attended by former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, governor’s adviser Tayab Qureshi and others, read an official statement.
Mr Kundi said that the province had endured decades of terrorism and rendered immense sacrifices, with religious scholars, security personnel, politicians and innocent students, including the martyrs of Army Public School, laying down their lives for peace.
He said that peace was the basic requirement for development. He said that the province was known for its resilience in the face of terrorism and was now determined to move towards lasting stability and progress.
He said that KP had produced outstanding sportspersons from Mardan, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu who had won international recognition. He said that youth should be provided with opportunities to excel in sports and other fields.
He stated that the province was blessed with abundant natural resources including oil, gas, water resources, tourism potential and the Tarbela Dam, which could transform its economy if properly utilised.
Recalling Peshawar’s past reputation as the ‘city of flowers’, the governor said that collective efforts were required to restore the province’s positive image.
“Safety of our people comes first, followed by the development of the province and the progress of the country,” he said, adding that the province would witness significant positive change in the near future.
He congratulated the newly-graduated Huffaz, distributed certificates among them, visited the institution’s library and appreciated its services in the field of education.
Published in Dawn, November 2nd, 2026
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