Governor praised the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their sacrifices and ongoing contributions to national development
\n PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of literature in fostering intellectual development, tolerance, and a positive mindset in society.
\nSpeaking as the chief guest at the opening session of a two-day provincial conference titled \u201cLiterature of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Contemporary Perspective\u201d, he praised the Pakistan Academy of Letters for its significant contribution to promoting national languages, culture, and history.
\nThe conference, organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter of the Academy here at Hayatabad, drew large participation from writers, poets, scholars, and intellectuals across the province and country. Key attendees included the Academy\u2019s Chairperson Dr. Najiba Arif, Director Dr. Gulzar Jalal, Dr. Salman Ali Shah Head of Urdu Department, University of Peshawar, renowned fiction writer Noorul Amin Yousafzai, and Syed Majid Shah.
\nGovernor Kundi also inaugurated the \u201cPakhtunkhwa Writers\u2019 House\u201d during his visit to the Academy, calling it a commendable initiative to support the province\u2019s literary community.
\nIn her welcome address, Dr. Najiba Arif thanked the Governor and other guests, shedding light on the objectives and mission of the Academy.
\nGovernor Kundi expressed full confidence in the creative and intellectual abilities of local writers, stating that the conference would serve as a significant milestone in contemporary literature, reflecting the region\u2019s social values and traditions.
\nHe also recalled that the Pakistan Academy of Letters was established as an autonomous institution in 1976 under the leadership of the late Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and today stands as a beacon in the literary landscape both nationally and internationally.
\nHe assured that the Governor House is open to all writers and literary circles of the province and pledged continued support for the promotion of art and literature.
\nStressing the importance of positive dialogue and respect for dissent whether in politics or literature he urged society to cultivate these values.
\nConcluding his address, the Governor emphasized the need to engage youth in literature to help them steer clear of extremism and negative thinking. He praised the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their sacrifices and ongoing contributions to national development, stressing the collective responsibility to improve the province\u2019s conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Governor praised the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their sacrifices and ongoing contributions to national development PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of literature in fostering intellectual development, tolerance, and a positive mindset in society. Speaking as the chief guest at the opening session of a two-day provincial […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-475449","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n