PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday stressed on the youth to follow the messages of national poet Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal and famous Pashto poet Khushal Khan Khattak to combat societal ills and work towards improving the country.
Speaking at a conference on “Thoughts of Khushal Khan Khattak and Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and significance in contemporary era” held at the Governor House Peshawar to mark Independence Day, the Governor urged the young people to emulate the spirit of both poets to combat challenges and work for best future.
Organized by the Muslim Institute, the conference featured speeches by notable figures including Chairman of the Muslim Institute, Sahibzada Dr. Sultan Ahmed Ali, Senator Farhatullah Babar, Provincial Assembly Member Ahmed Karim Kundi, Director of Iqbal Academy Professor Dr. Abdul Rafiq Rafiqi, former Vice Chancellor of Islamia College Peshawar Professor Dr. Noshad, Vice Chancellor of Gandhara University Dr. Ijaz Khattak, Director General of the Urdu Promotion Institute Professor Dr. Saleem Mazhar, former Director of Pashto Academy Dr. Salma Shaheen, Chairman of Pashto Academy Islamia College Peshawar Dr. Javed Iqbal and Director of the National Institute of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Hanif Khalil.
In his address, the Governor termed the conference as a commendable initiative and congratulated the Muslim Institute’s administration. He noted the similarities between the thoughts of Khushal Khan Khattak and Dr. Allama Iqbal, highlighting their shared emphasis on self-reliance, hard work and integrity. He encouraged the pursuit of self-respect and independence as a pathway to overcoming challenges and achieving goals.
Governor Kundi assured the attendees that the Governor House Peshawar would remain open for seminars and conferences aimed at societal reform and improvement. He expressed his commitment to organizing future conferences and seminars on various topics and presented commemorative shields to the Chairman of the Muslim Institute and other speakers.
Meanwhile, a special jeep rally in connection of Independence Day celebration was also held here at Governor House.
The rally, held under the auspices of the Frontier 4×4 Club, featured approximately 45 jeeps.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi led the rally by personally driving one of the jeeps. Participants in the rally waved national flags and chanted “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans.
The rally, led by the Governor, traversed various routes including Peshawar Cantonment, Chowk, Ring Road, Hayatabad, and University Road, before concluding back at the Governor House.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated, “We want to demonstrate that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a peaceful province. Together, we must strive to make our province peaceful and prosperous.”
He further mentioned that the Governor House has initiated Independence Day celebrations, which include the jeep rally as a part of the festivities. The upcoming events at the Governor House will feature a cultural night and fireworks, he said and added, we will celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm.