Federal harmony 'a stroke of good fortune'

SWABI:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said harmony with the federal government was a welcome development and a stroke of good fortune for the province, stressing that K-P could not function without the federation's cooperation.

Speaking to the media after attending a gathering in Swabi, the governor said the province's problems could only be resolved through joint efforts with the centre. Promoting cordial and brotherly relations with the federation and other provinces was among his top priorities, he added.

Kundi noted that six months was a long period and that everyone must fight terrorism together through coordinated action to meet the challenge. He also called for action against encroachments without discrimination and strictly in accordance with the law, pledging that he would apply the law to himself first.

The governor affirmed that the media had every right to offer constructive criticism, saying positive critique helped improve institutional performance. He underlined the need for a revolution in education and health, as well as revolutionary steps to bring real improvement in institutions and deliver better facilities to the public.