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PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday said the province’s youth possessed immense talent but had not received the level of investment they deserved, stressing that the future belonged to information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI), and that greater investment in these sectors was essential.
Addressing a ceremony during his visit to the National Incubation Centre (NIC) Peshawar, the Governor said all stakeholders must work together to ensure the development and prosperity of young people.
The event was attended by NIC Project Director Asim Ishaq Khan, entrepreneurs, youth and representatives from the business community. The NIC Project Director briefed the Governor on the institution’s performance and ongoing projects.
The Governor said National Incubation Centres should also be established in the southern and northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to expand opportunities for young innovators.
He proposed the development of a digital application to connect youth with companies and employment opportunities across the province.
He assured full cooperation from the Governor House for the NIC and said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had the largest youth population among the four provinces, making investment in young people a national priority.
Faisal Karim Kundi said stronger coordination between the provincial government and banks was necessary to facilitate investment in youth-led initiatives.
He also emphasized the need to establish modern IT laboratories and provide advanced training in information technology to equip young people with future-ready skills.
During the visit, the Governor inspected stalls set up by startups and appreciated the work of entrepreneurs in the fields of IT, AI, cybersecurity and innovation.
He also received a commemorative shield from the NIC.
Later, talking to media, the Governor said every political party had the democratic right to hold public gatherings within the framework of the law, but maintained that the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium should be reserved exclusively for sporting activities rather than political rallies.
He said alternative venues were available for political meetings and stressed the need to protect the stadium, which had been completed after many years, for the promotion of sports.
Commenting on governance issues, the Governor said he did not support the outsourcing of public institutions, although proposals could be considered if a competent company was capable of improving the performance of an institution.
Referring to recent rainfall, he said it had exposed the administrative claims made in both Lahore and Peshawar, adding that the opposition had every right to criticize government decisions.
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