KP Governor Kundi vows to utilise province's mineral and natural resources

KP Governor Kundi vows to utilise province's mineral and natural resources
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Summary KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi vows to utilise provincial resources, enforce anti-encroachment operations, improve cleanliness and hold those responsible accountable.

PESHAWAR (Web Desk) - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has said the province is rich in mineral resources and the government will utilise them for its development and prosperity.

Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Kundi said there would be no compromise on operations against encroachments. He added that a cleanliness campaign had been launched to make the province clean and tidy.

He said he had received a report regarding wheat at the Aza Khel warehouse, adding that whoever was found responsible for any wrongdoing would face punishment.

The KP governor said the province was rich in oil, gas, minerals, tobacco, electricity and other resources. He said these resources would be utilised to promote prosperity in the province.

Kundi said the province and its people would be protected first, followed by agreements with national and international companies. He added that constructive criticism would be tolerated and expressed confidence that matters would improve.

He further said his side did not hold rallies or stage protests to create unrest. Referring to Afghanistan, he questioned how those whose “parrot” was in Afghanistan could take action against the people concerned.