PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi held a high-level meeting at the Governor House Peshawar to deliberate on the province’s law and order situation and other critical regional matters.
The meeting, which included Speaker of the Provincial Assembly Babar Saleem Swati, Information Minister Shafi Jan, and the Chief Secretary, focused extensively on resolving pressing public grievances, including the ongoing CNG station shutdowns and the current wheat supply challenges from Punjab.
CNG Closure and Wheat Supply Crisis
During the discussion, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi termed the ongoing closure of CNG stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a direct violation of the constitution. He emphasized that both the CNG shutdown and the restrictions on wheat supply are severely burdening the province’s impoverished population.
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Addressing the wheat transit deadlock, the Governor highlighted an alternative procurement route:
- Sindh’s Readiness: The Sindh government remains fully willing to supply wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- The Punjab Transit Obstacle: KP can smoothly procure this wheat from Sindh provided that Punjab grants a corridor for safe transit.
- Economic Impact: Due to the current lack of transit clearance, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is forced to source wheat at significantly inflated prices.
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Police Salary Hikes and Structural Upgrades
The leaders also reviewed proposals regarding salary increments and allowances for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police. Governor Kundi officially directed the Chief Secretary to analyze the salary structures, perks, and privileges enjoyed by police forces in other provinces.
The Chief Secretary will compile these findings and forward formal recommendations to the provincial government to ensure competitive compensation for KP police personnel.
Historic Milestone for KP Assembly
South Asia Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced during the meeting that for the first time in the parliamentary history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the province will host the prestigious South Asia Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference.
The Governor and participants termed the hosting of this international event an exceptional honor and a proud milestone for the entire province.
