Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for approving the supply of wheat to the province through the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASCO). He urged authorities to ensure the unrestricted movement of wheat and flour from Punjab to meet the province's requirements.
Wheat Supply Details
In a statement, the Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa requires 3.6 million metric tons of wheat. The Prime Minister had approved the supply of 200,000 metric tons through PASCO. However, the movement of the remaining wheat from Punjab was still facing restrictions. He alleged that wheat and flour were not being allowed into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through nine checkpoints located along the inter-provincial border.
Constitutional Right
Faisal Kundi emphasized that under the Constitution and the new wheat policy, the free movement of wheat and flour is the right of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He urged the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Punjab to take notice of the situation and ensure uninterrupted transportation of wheat and flour to the province.
Call for Action
The Governor stressed that, in addition to the PASCO allocation, the province's wheat and flour requirements should be met without hindrance. He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should not be deprived of their right to affordable wheat and flour.
Shandur Polo Festival Inauguration
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday inaugurated the annual Shandur Polo Festival and reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to promoting tourism, sports, and regional development in Chitral. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Governor said polo players were being provided full support and appreciated the efforts of the Tourism Department for successfully organizing the festival despite limited resources.
Provincial Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Tourism Adil Malik were also present on the occasion. Governor Kundi said the government would also work to promote the traditional sport of Buzkashi and announced plans to introduce further initiatives aimed at attracting more tourists to Chitral.
Infrastructure Development
He said the inauguration of Chitral Airport would take place soon, which would help improve connectivity and boost tourism in the region. The Governor said he would take up the issue of road restoration with the National Highway Authority and would also recommend to the provincial government measures for improving road infrastructure in the area.
