High-level meeting reviews security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The meeting was attended by Interior Minister, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi, National Security Advisor, and Corps Commander Peshawar and other concerned senior civil and military officials
A high-level meeting was held at Corps Headquarters Peshawar to review the overall security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The meeting was attended by the Federal Interior Minister, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, National Security Advisor, and Corps Commander Peshawar, in addition to senior civil and military officials.
During the meeting, tributes were paid to the citizens and security personnel who were martyred in terrorist incidents. It was decided in the meeting that this year's PSL matches will be held in Peshawar.
The meeting decided that the provincial government administration in Malakand division will be immediately implemented as a model under the supervision of the provincial police and other provincial institutions.
Later, this successful model will be implemented in a phased manner in the affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially Khyber, Orakzai and Kurram.
It was decided to establish a special sub-committee under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister to effectively monitor all development projects being launched in these districts and review any military operations, which will hold review meetings on a monthly basis.
This special sub-committee headed by the Chief Minister will include elected public representatives, Corps Commander Peshawar, Chief Secretary, IG Police, and provincial officials, as well as representatives of federal institutions.
The meeting decided that this special sub-committee would oversee projects in the areas of governance and development in these districts and create alternative employment opportunities to ensure a stable income for the local population. In addition, this committee would also make effective arrangements to resolve the problems of temporarily displaced persons. Effective communication between the Federation and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will ensure complete coordination and common stance on key policy issues to address the critical issue of terrorism.
It was agreed that sustainable employment opportunities will be created to prevent extremist thinking and promote positive thinking among the youth.
The meeting decided to continue strict measures against illegal activities like illegal SIM cards, explosives, and extortion. In addition, focus will also be given to phased profiling of non-customs paid vehicles.