Peshawar:The inaugural meeting of the newly constituted Advisory Council of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held in Peshawar on Sunday, with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in the chair.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor expressed his resolve to restore peace, security, stability, and progress in the province.

Faisal Karim Kundi congratulated the members of the Advisory Council and assured them of his full support in their efforts to work for the development and welfare of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

He stressed that restoration of law and order and the elimination of terrorism are the top priorities for the province. The Governor said peace is essential for development, investment, and prosperity.

He emphasized zero tolerance for corruption and directed strict follow-up to ensure that decisions are implemented within established timelines.

Faisal Karim Kundi urged the Council members to deliver tangible results and demonstrate a clear difference through their performance, saying the State, the Federation, and the people have placed their trust in them.

Highlighting the hardships faced by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to terrorism, he said there could be no compromise on restoring peace.

The Governor assured full support to police, the army, and other law enforcement agencies for the elimination of terrorism and maintaining law and order in the province.

He also directed the adoption of successful practices of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan to ensure good governance, stressing that good initiatives should be replicated regardless of the province where they originated.

The Governor said peace would help change the province's image, attract tourists and investors, and unlock its vast potential in oil and gas, minerals, water, electricity, and tourism.

Reaffirming his full support to the Advisory Council, Faisal Karim Kundi urged its members to work round the clock to ensure progress and prosperity in the province and fulfill the expectations of the people.