KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File
PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said anyone else involved alongside Faiz Hameed will also be punished.
Addressing the media at a summit on climate change and disaster risk reduction organized by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Red Crescent Society at the Governor’s House, he said, “Punishment has already been meted out, and if new evidence emerges, it could lead to new consequences. Faiz Hameed has been court-martialed for 14 years based on documented evidence. Even a small act, like a cup of tea, has caused a significant harm to the province. When political leaders are punished, military officials are also held accountable; he is not subordinate to anyone.
Kundi also criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying the provincial secretariat was shifted to Adiala, creating confusion among the secretaries over the guidelines to be followed. He suggested that the Punjab government transfer the founding president elsewhere to provide relief to the public. He stressed that collaboration between the provincial government and institutions is essential for peace and development.
Earlier, addressing the summit as the chief guest, Governor Kundi highlighted the urgent need to prepare for climate change and other challenges. He noted, “The impacts of climate change are increasingly severe. The country is facing unprecedented disasters, affecting food security, economy and social structures. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, like the rest of Pakistan, is experiencing extraordinary weather events. Effective institutional and community strategies can reduce disaster risks.”
KP Red Crescent President Farzand Ali Wazir, climate experts, education specialists and heads of relevant agencies participated in the summit. Documentaries showcasing the Red Crescent’s humanitarian services during recent natural disasters were also shown. Experts from the environment, education and community sectors shared their ideas on how to address the challenges of climate change.
