Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday stressed that we all must unite to eliminate extremism and sectarian violence. He said this during a meeting with a delegation of Tehreek-e-Nifaz Fiqa Jafariya (TNFJ) at Governor House, led by Provincial President Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah, included senior vice president Maulana Malik Ijlal al-Hyderi, provincial vice president Zulfiqar Haider Jameel, Advocate Zulnoorain Haider, and other members. The TNFJ delegation raised several important issues concerning the security and welfare of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the nation as a whole. They demanded the full implementation of all clauses of the National Action Plan to ensure lasting peace and the complete eradication of terrorism in the province and across Pakistan. The delegation also called for the practical banning of proscribed organizations, enhancing the security of the Peshawar-Parachinar road, constructing alternative routes for the residents of Parachinar, and halting cross-border infiltration.

They further brought up the deteriorating condition of the Mir Ahmed Shah Shrine in Orakzai, and to restore the road leading to the shrine and carry out necessary repairs. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi assured the delegation that maintaining peace and order in the province was a shared responsibility. He expressed optimism about the collective efforts to bring peace to the region soon. “We all must unite to eliminate extremism and sectarian violence. The people of our province are peaceful and peace-loving,” he said. The Governor also emphasized the natural beauty and resources of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which attract people from across the country. “Our province has been blessed by Allah with immense beauty and resources, and its rich culture and natural wonders draw visitors from far and wide,” he added. Faisal Karim Kundi expressed deep concern over the security situation in Parachinar and assured that he was in constant contact with local authorities and the people there. “We must move forward as Muslims and Pakistanis, united in the fight against extremism and sectarian violence,” the Governor concluded.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan