Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi received separate detailed briefings at the Governor’s Residence on Friday on the performance of the Press Information Department (PID) and the National Book Foundation (NBF), focusing on the need for modern communication strategies and promoting reading culture in the society.
PESHAWAR, 27 MARCH 2026: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi received separate detailed briefings at the Governor’s Residence on Friday on the performance of the Press Information Department (PID) and the National Book Foundation (NBF), emphasizing the need for modern communication strategies and promotion of reading culture in the society.
During a briefing by PID Peshawar, Director General Tahira Syeda and Deputy Director Rumana Asad Khan briefed the Governor on the responsibilities of the department, including challenges in digital media, strategic communication, media relations, public narrative, outreach, stakeholder engagement, social media management, crisis communication, and internal coordination.
The briefing also highlighted efforts to build effective narratives by promoting government initiatives, news Publishing, research-based articles.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor said that the PID has a huge responsibility in promoting the nation’s narrative and must be in line with modern communications requirements.
Directed to the PID’s offices Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan To be equipped with modern facilities and consider proposals to establish an effective media cell.
Meanwhile, in another meeting with officials of the National Book Foundation, including Secretary Dr.
Khan Farhan Rifaat and Headquarters Director Murad Ali Mohmand briefed the governor on the organization’s performance and initiatives.
The governor was informed that the National Bank of Fujairah strives to provide high-quality books at reasonable prices Prices Across the country to promote reading habits. Details about publishing projects and book fairs were shared, mobile Bookstores, special discount plans for students and teachers.
He further stated that free books are being provided to visually impaired individuals and religious institutes, while 24 outlets of the foundation have been set up at various locations, including the National Assembly. More than 11,000 general books have been published so far, and textbooks are also being produced through the platform in Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The governor appreciated the efforts of the National Book Foundation, and said that books and reading play a vital role in the intellectual development of any society.
He directed that more measures be taken to enhance the reading habit among young people and ensure the availability of books in remote areas.
He stressed full cooperation in order to enhance educational and literary activities in the governorate.
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