PESHAWAR
\nGovernor 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.
\nSpeaking 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.
\nGovernor Kundi announced that a handicraft exhibition is scheduled to take place in Tajikistan in November.
\nHe directed the Chambers of Commerce to ensure representation for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s women at the event.
\nHe also stressed the need for providing digital skills and market exposure to women involved in handicrafts to ensure their efforts are rewarded.
\nThe Governor noted that promoting the soft image of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa globally is crucial for the province\u2019s development and prosperity. He praised the delegation\u2019s efforts and accepted an invitation to attend an awards ceremony hosted by the association.
\nThe delegation, in turn, commended the Governor for his initiatives and commitment to women\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.
\nGovernor Kundi commended the province\u2019s talented youth, noting that their love for homeland is inherent and that they are invaluable assets to the nation. He expressed his commitment to focusing on youth engagement, enhancing the province\u2019s 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\u2019s captivating tourist spots.
\nI believe that increased tourism could play a crucial role in poverty alleviation, said Governor Kundi. The delegation members praised the Governor\u2019s vision for the province\u2019s development and assured their full support for his mission. Similarly, in another meeting of Tajirane City led by Zafar Khattak congratulated Faisal Karim Kundi for assuming charge as Governor.
\nThey highlighted problems faced by the traders in Peshawar city especially printing press including tax, electricity, sui gas and others.
\nThe Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that it is need of the hour to promote trade, business and agriculture of the country. He said that electricity is the problem of whole province and assured to discuss their electricity problem with Pesco chief. He assured to fully use his powers and will discuss tax and other problems with federal. He said that we should restore the name of past famous Peshawar.
\nHe said that KP is producing electricity, gas, water but unfortunately it\u2019s people have been neglecting.
\nThe Governor said that I have raised these problems with prime minister.
\nHe said that Indus Highway restoration is provincial matter and will discuss with chief secretary.
\nHe said borders opening and trade with Afghanistan will promote our business.
\nHe said that rescue 1122 facility for traders will also be discussed with commissioner Peshawar to reach fire spot as soon as possible.
\nThe Governor recalled that 24 universities are without VCs and there is no domestic cricket for the last 15 years.
\nSimilarly, Alamzaib Khan Advocate, ex candidate NA-7 Dir lower also discussed problems related to Chakdara to Uper Dir NHA road, Wapda, Gas, Nadra and University of Malakand with the Governor.
\nThe Governor resolved some problems on the spot and also assured to resolve the remaining problems on priority basis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR 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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":423701,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-423665","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n