Governor discusses security, political situation in KP with Opposition Leader

Kundi calls for greater support for special persons, welfare institutions 

PESHAWAR: Leader of the Opposition in Provincial Assembly Dr Ibadullah called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at Governor House on Friday and discussed the deteriorating law and order situation and overall political scenario in the province.

During the meeting, both leaders termed the worsening security situation a result of the incompetence of the provincial government and described its silence over the matter as criminal negligence and against the interests of the province and its people.

They also expressed concern over the closure of CNG stations in the province and the difficulties being faced by the public due to the shortage of gas supply. The meeting further discussed the increase in flour prices in the province following restrictions on wheat supply from Punjab, which, they said, had added to the hardships of the people.

Governor Urges Support for Special Persons and Welfare Institutions

Meanwhile, KP Governor stressed the need for collective efforts to support special persons and welfare institutions. He said this during his visit to Angels Home Welfare Organization. The Governor was briefed about different sections of the welfare institution and also met special persons, elderly residents, men and women living at the facility. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Kundi said caring for elderly people, men and women was the finest example of service to humanity. He said around 1.7 million special persons were living in the province but the facilities available for them were insufficient.

He said both the federal and provincial governments should extend support to such welfare organizations and added that he would also play his role in assisting them. “Humanitarian service should rise above politics,” he remarked. The Governor also emphasized the need to increase the job quota for differently-abled persons from two percent to five percent.

Talking to media persons, Governor Kundi said the issue of closure of CNG stations had been taken up with the federal government. He alleged that the federation was treating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unfairly in matters related to gas supply.

He said the High Court had ordered that CNG stations should not be closed, however, the provincial government had failed to implement the decision.

The Governor said the wheat issue in the province was also serious and alleged that wheat transportation was being stopped. He said if the people had given mandate to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, they should not be punished through suspension of wheat supply.

Governor Kundi urged the federal government to sit with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities and play its role in resolving the issues of wheat and gas supply. Member of the National Assembly Ramesh Kumar Vankwani was also present on the occasion.