Peshawar - Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Sunday declared the southern districts of the province more beautiful than Switzerland and Europe, emphasizing that peace is essential to unlocking their true potential.
He made these remarks while addressing a ceremony organized by Faisal Hills Islamabad in honour of investors, property dealers, businessmen, and social figures.
The event was also addressed by Faisal Hills’ key figure Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, CEO of Haroon Real Estate and Builders Haji Akhtar Din Mehsud, prominent businessman Faizullah Khan Wazir, and President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fazal Muqeem, among others.
Governor Kundi expressed gratitude to Chaudhry Abdul Majeed and his team for their warm welcome in Peshawar, expressing hope that their investment in the province would pave the way for progress and prosperity.
He emphasized that launching modern, well-equipped development projects in the province is the need of the hour and could be crucial for its future success.
Highlighting the potential of the southern areas, particularly Waziristan, the Governor said these regions could become some of the world’s most attractive tourist and investment destinations if peace is fully restored.
“If peace prevails here, people will forget the beauty of Switzerland and Europe,” he remarked.
He also proudly noted that when Pashtuns accumulate wealth, they prefer to invest in Islamabad rather than Kabul, indicating their trust in Pakistan’s stability. Paying tribute to the local business community, he commended their resilience in continuing operations despite terrorism and other challenges in the province.
The Governor lamented the lack of new urban development in Pakistan, which, he said, is exacerbating existing problems.
He stressed the urgent need for establishing new cities to manage population growth and ensure sustainable development.
Offering full support, Governor Kundi encouraged Chaudhry Abdul Majeed and his team to launch residential and commercial projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He added that Peshawar’s future lies in high-rise buildings and modern housing schemes, and urged the inclusion of projects catering to salaried and middle-class segments.
On the occasion, special turbans were presented to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, and other distinguished guests in recognition of their contributions.