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PESHAWAR, Oct 21 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the people of the province have always been known for their creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation.
He emphasized the need to provide young people with opportunities, institutional support, and modern facilities to harness their potential, adding that with proper support, the province could become a hub of economic growth and innovation in Pakistan.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony as the chief guest at the inauguration of the Regional Office of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) of Pakistan at the Governor’s House Peshawar on Tuesday.
The event was attended by former ambassador and IPO Pakistan Chairman Farrukh Amil, Director General IPO Pakistan Nauman Aslam Sheikh, President of Industrialists Association Peshawar Ayub Zakori, President of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce Junaid Altaf, members of the business community, young innovators, academicians, and other distinguished guests.
Governor Kundi formally inaugurated the new IPO Pakistan Regional Office in Peshawar, terming its establishment a timely and commendable initiative that would enable inventors, researchers, and entrepreneurs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to register and protect their intellectual property rights locally.
He said trademarks play a vital role in safeguarding business identity, promoting trade and industry, and creating new opportunities.
The Governor highlighted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a rich and ancient cultural heritage and holds significant importance in trade and commerce.
Paying tribute to the province’s business community, he lauded their invaluable contribution to the national economy and provincial development.
He reiterated that the Governor’s House is open for conferences and events, serving as a platform to empower the youth and business sector of the province to compete globally.
Meanwhile, a three-member delegation led by former Punjab Assembly member Saira Iftikhar called on Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor’s House.
The delegation included Engro Pakistan’s Head of Government Relations and Corporate Affairs (South) Hussain Ali Kalwar and Manager Government Affairs (North) Muhammad Ali Hamza.
The meeting focused on malnutrition among newborns and food deficiency-related health issues among mothers in underprivileged areas of the country.
Governor Kundi said that the slogan “Bhukh Mitao” (End Hunger) introduced by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is a key part of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s manifesto and appreciated the President’s special interest in the cause.
He lauded the Benazir Income Support Programme for its transparent and effective initiatives in improving nutrition nationwide.
The Governor also highlighted the shortage of qualified teachers and irregular staff attendance in many Khyber Pakhtunkhwa universities, stressing that sustainable progress in health and education can only be achieved through joint efforts of the government and private sector.