KP vows to use all resources to restore peace
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to use all available resources to restore law and order in the province, with a focus on eliminating terrorism, strengthening law enforcement agencies and improving security measures.
A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the provincial Apex Committee chaired by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.
The meeting was attended by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, senior military officials, Chief Secretary Dr Fakhr Alam Irfan, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed and other senior officials.
According to a statement issued after the meeting, participants pledged to take decisive measures to completely eradicate terrorism and ensure sustainable peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The meeting decided to continue intelligence-based operations against terrorism and provide modern equipment, weapons and necessary resources to strengthen the capacity of the police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).
Participants reviewed the province’s security situation, the growing number of terrorist incidents and measures to restore law and order.
Addressing the meeting, Kundi said the federal government and the provincial administration were on the same page regarding the restoration of peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said the capacity of law enforcement agencies would be enhanced and the results of counterterrorism measures would become visible.
The governor said managing the province’s affairs effectively was his responsibility and that he was committed to providing a safe and conducive environment for its people.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was rich in resources, he said, but peace was essential to make full use of its resources and opportunities.
“There will be no gap between the federal government and me,” Kundi said, adding that the province faced numerous challenges but eliminating terrorism was the first priority.
He said all needs of the police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) would have to be met, stressing that development projects could be compromised but security could not.
Highlighting the performance of the police and the CTD and the security challenges they faced, Kundi said police officers and personnel were fighting on the front lines and making sacrifices to protect the public.
He also stressed the need to ensure police personnel’s welfare, fair and adequate compensation, and a secure future for their families.
Protecting the lives and property of citizens and restoring lasting peace in the province were the government’s top priorities, he said.
The police and the CTD would be further strengthened through the provision of modern equipment and necessary facilities so they could effectively counter terrorist threats, he added.