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About Faisal Karim Kundi
Faisal Karim Kundi is a distinguished Pakistani politician affiliated with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), currently serving as the 34th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) since May 4, 2024.
As Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi has been at the forefront of promoting accessible governance, women empowerment, youth development, sports, and religious tourism. His administration has taken significant steps to bridge the gap between the public and the government by promoting inclusive decision-making and implementing policies that uplift marginalized communities. His tenure is marked by a strong commitment to peace, interfaith harmony, and cultural revitalization across the province—fostering an environment where all communities can thrive.
Previously, he served as the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Central Secretary Information of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, and as a member of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Foreign Liaison Committee.
Mr. Kundi completed his law degree from Thames Valley College, London (UK), in 2002. A stable and rational leader with a clear vision, he returned to Pakistan to begin his political journey with a deep commitment to public service. Born in the historic city of Dera Ismail Khan (KP), Faisal Karim Kundi comes from a prominent political family with deep roots in parliamentary history.
About Faisal Karim Kundi
His political lineage traces back to the Legislative Assembly of 1932–1937, where his great-grandfather, Barrister Abdul Rahim Kundi, was the first Deputy Speaker. His grandfather, Fazal Qadeem Kundi, served as a member of the West Pakistan Assembly in the 1960s. On his maternal side, Justice (Retd.) Faizullah Khan Kundi was Federal Minister for Establishment and later Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission (1972–1979). His father, Fazal Karim Kundi, served two consecutive terms as Chairman of the District Council of D.I. Khan (1983–1991) and was later elected as Member of the National Assembly (NA-24) on a PPP ticket in 1990.
In the 2008 general elections, Faisal Karim Kundi was elected to the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan and went on to become the youngest Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly during its 17th session on March 19, 2008. Throughout his career, he has represented Pakistan at numerous international forums and diplomatic engagements, advocating for public policy reforms and infrastructure development, while championing the rights of underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
As a devoted party leader, he played an instrumental role in introducing internal structural reforms within the PPP to strengthen grassroots political engagement—an initiative endorsed by the party’s top leadership. His political vision has consistently centered around accessibility, public engagement, and inclusive development.
Faisal Karim Kundi has also been a passionate advocate for youth involvement in national development. He served as Patron of both the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF) in the National Assembly (2008–2013) and the Youth Parliament. He was an executive member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and chaired the FATA Caucus—comprising MNAs and Senators from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and surrounding regions of KP. Through this role, he championed democratic dialogue, policy reform, and tolerance for diverse perspectives, contributing to meaningful debates in Parliament on key issues affecting the region.