PESHAWAR, Aug 08 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday emphasized the importance of introducing the craftsmanship of women of this province on an international level to ensure their economic empowerment.
Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the Handicraft Association, including Chairperson Maryam Iqbal and Mahira Imad, the Governor highlighted the necessity of global exposure for these crafts.
Governor Kundi announced that a handicraft exhibition was scheduled to take place in Tajikistan in November.
He directed the Chambers of Commerce to ensure representation for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s women at the event.
He also stressed the need for providing digital skills and market exposure to women involved in handicrafts to ensure their efforts are rewarded.
The Governor noted that promoting the soft image of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa globally was crucial for the province’s development and prosperity.
He praised the delegation’s efforts and accepted an invitation to attend an awards ceremony hosted by the Association.
The delegation, in turn, commended the Governor for his initiatives and commitment to women’s empowerment.
Meanwhile, the Governor Faisal Karim Kundi underscored the potential of promoting tourism and trade in district Mohmand and surrounding areas as a means to not only alleviate poverty but also showcase the province’s exemplary image to the world.
He said this during a meeting with a delegation led by Ikramuddin, Provincial President of Tehreek-e-Jawan Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Vice President of Mohmand Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Governor Kundi commended the province’s talented youth, noting that their love for homeland was inherent and that they were invaluable assets to the nation.
He expressed his commitment to focusing on youth engagement, enhancing the province’s cultural heritage and promoting sports and extracurricular activities within educational institutions.
The Governor also stressed the necessity of maintaining peace to attract global attention to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s captivating tourist spots.
I believe that increased tourism could play a crucial role in poverty alleviation, said Governor Kundi.
The delegation members praised the Governor’s vision for the province’s development and assured their full support for his mission.
Similarly, in another meeting of Tajirane City led by Zafar Khattak, Faisal Karim Kundi was extended congratulation for assuming the charge as Governor. They highlighted the problems faced by the traders in Peshawar city especially, of printing press including tax, electricity, sui gas and others.
The Governor said that it was the need of the hour to promote trade, business and agriculture of the country.
He said that electricity was the problem of the whole province and assured to discuss their electricity problem with Pesco chief. He assured of fully using his powers and discuss tax and other problems with the federal government.
He said we should restore the name of past famous Peshawar.
He said that KP was producing electricity, gas, water but unfortunately, its people have been neglecting.
The Governor said that he had raised these problems with the Prime Minister.
He said that Indus Highway’s restoration was provincial matter and he would discuss it with the chief secretary.
He said borders opening and trade with Afghanistan will promote our business.
He said that rescue 1122 facility for traders would also be discussed with commissioner Peshawar to reach fire spot as soon as possible.
The Governor recalled that 24 universities were without VCs and there was no domestic cricket for the last 15 years.
Similarly, Alamzaib Khan Advocate, ex candidate NA-7 Dir Lower also discussed problems related to Chakdara to Upper Dir road, Wapda, Gas, Nadra and University of Malakand with the Governor.
The Governor resolved some problems on the spot and also assured to resolve the remaining problems on priority basis.
