PESHAWAR, Oct 21 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday said that providing quality education and a bright future to the children was among the government’s top priorities, adding that the welfare and patronage of the children of martyrs was a collective national responsibility.
Addressing students of Pakistan Sweet Homes during their visit to the Governor House, the Governor announced the provision of free government land in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the establishment of a Cadet College by Pakistan Sweet Homes and pledged full cooperation with the welfare organization.
Chairman of Pakistan Sweet Homes, Zammurd Khan (HI), donors, teachers and students were also present on the occasion.
The Governor paid tribute to Zamurad Khan for dedicating his life to the education and welfare of orphaned and underprivileged children, saying that Pakistan Sweet Homes was rendering remarkable services by providing quality education, training and a better future to deserving children across the country.
He said the provincial government had directed in its first security meeting that the children of police martyrs should never be neglected. He recalled that within 48 hours, a comprehensive welfare package had been announced for the children of police martyrs, while dedicated funds were also being established to support their education and well-being.
Faisal Karim Kundi said the sacrifices of martyrs were a priceless national asset and that caring for their families was a shared responsibility of the state and society. He also referred to the Rs1 million dowry fund announced for the daughters of martyrs as part of efforts to provide practical support to their families.
The Governor said Pakistan had restored peace through the collective efforts of all stakeholders, the Pakistan Army and other security forces during 2008-2013, adding that the journey for lasting peace had been resumed through unity and cooperation among all institutions.
On the occasion, Chairman Pakistan Sweet Homes Zammurd Khan announced the establishment of a Pre-Cadet College for the children of martyrs of the Pakistan Army, Police, FC and other security forces. He also announced scholarships for 50,000 children across Pakistan, with priority to the children of martyrs, and reaffirmed his commitment to continue serving orphaned, deserving and underprivileged children.
Governor Kundi also invited Zammurd Khan to establish a camp office at the Governor House, saying that the provincial government would work jointly with Pakistan Sweet Homes to promote the welfare, education and brighter future of children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making the province peaceful, prosperous and developed through collective efforts and public welfare initiatives.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
