PESHAWAR
\nA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday at Governor House between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Red Crescent Society and the College of Tourism and Hotel Management to provide technical courses in tourism and hospitality.
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, was the chief guest at the ceremony.
\nThe agreement outlines the establishment of an institution in Swat where young people will be provided with technical courses in tourism and hospitality. These courses will be offered in collaboration with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC).
\nThe event was attended by several dignitaries, including Chairperson of NAVTTC, Gulmeena Bilal, Chairman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Red Crescent Society, Habib Malik Orakzai, and Zaheer Ahmed from the College of Tourism and Hotel Management.
\nGovernor Kundi congratulated all three institutions on the signing of the agreement, calling it a historic and significant step that continues the mission of the late leader Benazir Bhutto in promoting women empowerment and youth engagement.
\nHe said that this MoU marks the beginning of a strong partnership between the institutions, which will enhance the tourism sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and create job opportunities for the youth.
\nThe Governor emphasized the importance of focusing on skills development, saying the global demand for a trained workforce.
\nHe highlighted the vast economic opportunities in both tourism and hospitality sectors within the province, adding that the agreement will play a crucial role in promoting tourism and contribute to economic prosperity.
\nThe Governor also praised the collaboration, saying that the project in Swat, which will benefit both the Red Crescent and the College of Tourism and Hotel Management, will be beneficial for the region\u2019s underprivileged and remote areas as well.
\nHe expressed his heartfelt congratulations for the agreement, believing it will play a significant role in the province\u2019s development and economic progress.
\nMeanwhile, a delegation from the Artist Action Forum Peshawar met with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
\nThe delegation, including senior vice president Tariq Jamal, Shazma Haleem, Abid Hussain Lala, Fauzia Gulali, Dr. Irfan, and Ilyas, discussed the challenges faced by individuals associated with art and culture in the province. These included financial difficulties, lack of cultural programs, and inadequate platforms for artists. The delegation urged the government to take special measures to promote art and introduce welfare projects for artists.
\nGovernor Kundi assured full support and announced plans for an art exhibition on February 18 at the Governor House.
\nHe also mentioned efforts to activate the Academy of Letters\u2019 Peshawar office as a center for arts and suggested establishing an instrument-making institute in the province.
\nThe delegation expressed satisfaction with the Governor\u2019s positive response, hoping for a resolution of their issues and the promotion of art and culture in the provence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday at Governor House between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Red Crescent Society and the College of Tourism and Hotel Management to provide technical courses in tourism and hospitality. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, was the chief guest at the ceremony. The agreement outlines the establishment of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":461405,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-461389","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n