PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the Federal Apex Committee in Peshawar, attended by Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, to review the security situation, governance challenges and development priorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The prime minister also interacted separately with members of the Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC). During the engagements, he announced Rs160 billion in federal funding for the Badalta, Nikharta, Mazboot KP programme, aimed at supporting development and improving public welfare in the province.
The meetings were attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other federal ministers, advisers, members of the Advisory Council, ARDC representatives, the Commander Peshawar Corps and senior civil and military officials.
Federal Apex Committee Meeting Reviews Security and Governance in KP
The Federal Apex Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the prevailing situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of an emergency and Governor’s Rule in the province.
The forum received briefings on provincial affairs, focusing on governance reforms, institutional accountability, transparency and improved service delivery in departments directly affecting public welfare.
The committee emphasized the need for urgent, results-oriented measures to address longstanding governance challenges and improve the lives of residents, particularly in the merged districts and other areas affected by terrorism.
Federal Apex Committee Reaffirms Resolve to Eliminate Terrorism
The committee reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to eliminating terrorism in all its forms and dismantling terrorist networks, their facilitators and support infrastructure.
Participants stressed that counterterrorism efforts required sustained coordination among state institutions, effective intelligence-sharing and robust security measures.
The forum also underscored the importance of consolidating gains achieved through the sacrifices of the people, martyrs, security forces and law enforcement agencies.
KP Police and CTD to Receive Enhanced Support
The meeting discussed measures to strengthen the operational capacity of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and other law enforcement agencies.
The proposed measures include improved professional training, modern equipment, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced intelligence capabilities and stronger coordination among relevant agencies.
The committee emphasized that a professional and well-equipped law enforcement system was essential to maintaining law and order, protecting citizens and ensuring the effective writ of the state throughout the province.
PM Reaffirms Federal Support for KP Development
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the federal government’s commitment to providing all possible assistance to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He emphasized that lasting peace, the protection of citizens’ lives and property, stronger governance and accelerated socioeconomic development remained national priorities.
The prime minister said the sacrifices made by the people of KP in the fight against terrorism would not go in vain, adding that the federal government would continue supporting initiatives aimed at improving public welfare, creating economic opportunities and addressing the legitimate concerns of residents.
The announcement of Rs160 billion for the Badalta, Nikharta, Mazboot KP programme was presented as part of the federal government’s commitment to supporting development and improving living standards across the province.
