PROVINCE REPORT
MINGORA: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday visited Swat where he inquired after the victims injured in the recent suicide blast at Saidu Sharif Hospital, reaffirming the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism and provide the best possible medical care to the wounded.
During his visit to the hospital, the Governor met the injured, prayed for their early recovery and expressed solidarity with the affected families.
Commissioner Malakand Masood Ahmad, Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Fida Hassan Shah, senior officials of the district administration, police and other relevant departments accompanied the governor.
Governor Kundi reviewed the medical facilities being provided to the injured and directed the hospital administration to ensure the best possible treatment for all victims.
He said the pain and suffering of those injured in the “cowardly terrorist attack” was shared by the entire province and the nation, adding that the government stood firmly with the affected families and would always remember the sacrifices of the martyrs and the injured in the fight against terrorism.
Later, the Governor visited the office of the RPO Malakand where he was briefed on the overall law and order situation in Malakand Division, ongoing counter-terrorism measures, police preparedness, security challenges and the strategy to combat terrorism.
He also offered prayers for the departed souls of the martyrs and patience for their bereaved families.
Talking to media, Governor Kundi paid tribute to the police and security forces for their bravery and steadfastness in combating terrorism over the years.
He said the country had yet to fully equip the police with modern weapons and the resources required to effectively tackle the menace, stressing that the federation, provinces and all political forces must demonstrate complete unity against terrorism.
The Governor alleged that terrorists were receiving support and facilitation from across the border and reiterated that Afghan territory should not be allowed to be used against Pakistan.
He further alleged that India and Israel were attempting to exploit Afghan soil against Pakistan and said the issue had been raised at international forums.
Governor Kundi said attacks on mosques, educational institutions and public places were completely against the teachings of Islam, adding that there would be no negotiations with terrorists and the state would confront them with full force.
He said Pakistan had successfully foiled India’s attempts to portray it as a terrorist state through effective diplomacy and added that the country’s constructive role in easing tensions between Iran and the United States had earned international recognition, reinforcing its image as a peace-loving country committed to regional peace and stability.
