PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday arranged a prestigious ceremony at the Governor House to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali, a prominent agricultural scientist from Pakistan, who was recently honored with the Presidential Award by the Government of South Korea.
\nKundi extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr Ali and lauded him for elevating the nation\u2019s stature on an international platform.
\nThe governor also presented a commemorative shield to Dr Ali, recognizing his invaluable contributions to the agricultural sector.
\nOn the occasion, the governor said that Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali had made the nation proud through his remarkable services in agriculture. He emphasized the importance of hosting such ceremonies across all provinces to encourage and honor the nation\u2019s talented individuals.
\nHighlighting the significance of agriculture in Pakistan, the governor remarked, \u201cPakistan is an agricultural country, and this sector is the foundation of our economy. By enhancing agricultural development, we can secure economic stability for the nation.\u201d
\nKundi also spoke of KP\u2019s fertile lands and the potential for a \u201cGreen Revolution\u201d in the southern districts by resolving water scarcity issues.
\nHe also announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chashma Canal project, scheduled for June this year.
\nAddressing broader issues, Governor Kundi stressed the role of education and employment in countering terrorism, advocating for initiatives that foster economic and social stability.
\nIn his response, Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali expressed gratitude to the governor for the honor and the initiative to host such a significant event. \u201cReceiving the South Korean Presidential Award alongside serving Pakistan\u2019s agricultural sector is a reward for the collective efforts towards the progress of our nation,\u201d he said.
\nThe ceremony was attended by agricultural experts, representatives from the chamber of commerce and industry, and notable figures from various professional fields, marking it as a momentous occasion of acknowledgement and inspiration.
\nMeanwhile the governor met the delegation of minority representatives from Merged Districts.
\nThe delegation was led by former provincial minister Wilson Wazir and highlighted the issues faced by the minority communities residing in the region.
\nThe delegation expressed concerns over delays in initiating development projects approved under the Annual Development Program (ADP) and also requested urgent provision of food and medicine for minority communities in District Kurram amidst the ongoing situation.
\nThe governor assured the delegation to address the concerns of all communities, including minorities. He emphasized that the Pakistan Red Crescent was already supplying food and other essentials daily in District Kurram.
\nHe reiterated the government\u2019s resolve to eliminate the sense of deprivation among minority communities and tribal residents of the merged districts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday arranged a prestigious ceremony at the Governor House to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali, a prominent agricultural scientist from Pakistan, who was recently honored with the Presidential Award by the Government of South Korea. Kundi extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr Ali and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":455351,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-455345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n