PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Jul, 2026) Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that promotion of peace, religious harmony and national unity was essential for the country’s stability and socio-economic development.
Addressing the National Message of Peace Ulema and Mashayikh Conference here as Chief Guest, the governor said Pakistan needed collective efforts to eliminate terrorism, extremism and sectarianism from society.
He said the country’s leadership and armed forces were making all-out efforts for national security, sovereignty and dignity. “We are proud of our brave armed forces, which have safeguarded the country’s honour and given a befitting response to threats,” he added.
Governor Kundi said Pakistan played an important diplomatic role during regional tensions and appreciated the efforts of national leadership for promoting peace and stability.
He said the doors of Governor House were always open for the National Message of Peace Committee, adding that the mission of establishing peace was a collective responsibility of all segments of society.
The governor emphasised the vital role of religious scholars in guiding the youth and countering extremist narratives.
He said the state could eliminate terrorist networks, but the eradication of extremist thinking required the active role of scholars, mosques and religious institutions.
He stressed the need for promoting interfaith and inter-sect harmony, saying that Pakistan’s diversity was its strength. He also paid tribute to the patriotic contributions of the country’s minorities.
Talking about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Governor Kundi said the province was rich in natural resources and sustainable peace was indispensable for development and prosperity. He said peace in the province would open new avenues for investment and economic growth.
He said Pakistan had always supported Afghan people and welcomed them, but the use of Afghan territory for terrorism against Pakistan was unacceptable.
The governor said peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were necessary for benefiting from the region’s resources and development potential. He called upon all political forces to rise above differences and work together for peace, progress and prosperity.
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