ISLAMABAD: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi visited the headquarters of the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in Islamabad on Friday, on the occasion of the organization’s 10th anniversary.
The visit underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in strengthening Pakistan’s response to terrorism, terrorist financing, and violent extremism.
During the visit, the Governor commended SSDO’s decade-long contribution to advancing research, policy dialogue, and institutional capacity-building in the areas of counter-terrorism (CT), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and countering violent extremism (CVE).
“I am really pleased to visit SSDO and speak about the important work being carried out by SSDO in strengthening efforts against terrorism, terrorist financing, and violent extremism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and across Pakistan,” the Governor stated.
He emphasized that terrorism and violent extremism remain complex challenges that extend beyond security concerns, affecting social cohesion, economic development, and public trust in state institutions. He noted that addressing these challenges requires more than a law-enforcement response and must be grounded in informed policy-making, strong institutions, and active community participation. Highlighting SSDO’s role, the Governor appreciated the organization’s efforts in supporting CT, CFT, and CVE initiatives through engagement with parliamentarians and key stakeholders. He noted that SSDO’s work in enhancing awareness, strengthening policy dialogue, and promoting evidence-based decision-making is helping equip institutions and leaders with the necessary tools to respond to evolving security threats. –Agencies
