Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has directed authorities to begin restoring the ancestral homes of Bollywood legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar as soon as possible.
The directive came during a meeting on the restoration and development of the city’s historical landmarks and tourist attractions. Kundi also called for faster heritage preservation efforts and better facilities for visitors.
Adviser for Development and Planning Usman Saifullah, Tourism Secretary Saadat Hassan, and other relevant officials attended the meeting.
Officials briefed the governor on Peshawar’s historical and cultural significance, ongoing and proposed development projects, and plans to promote night tourism and heritage tourism.
Kundi said Peshawar represented centuries of history, civilization, and culture. He emphasized the need to highlight the city’s historical identity to attract domestic and international tourists.
To improve access to historical landmarks, the governor called for the introduction of special tourist buses. He also directed officials to display the vintage ambulance and old fire engines preserved at Gor Khatri at a suitable location where visitors could see them.
Additionally, Kundi ordered the installation of large information boards near the Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza to introduce visitors to the city’s historical sites and cultural attractions.
He stressed the importance of cultural activities in preserving Peshawar’s traditions, arts, and literary heritage.
Welcoming ongoing preservation efforts, the governor said restoring historical landmarks and improving tourist facilities would help strengthen Peshawar’s cultural identity.
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