KP Apex Committee Vows Continued Counterterrorism Operations, Police Reforms
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Corps Commander Peshawar, and senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee has decided to continue intelligence-based counterterrorism operations across the province while strengthening the operational capabilities of the police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) through modern weapons, equipment and additional resources.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the provincial Apex Committee chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in Peshawar.
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Corps Commander Peshawar, and senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.
According to an official statement issued after the meeting, the committee reaffirmed its commitment to taking decisive measures to eliminate terrorism and establish lasting peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The participants agreed to continue intelligence-based operations against terrorists as part of efforts to restore and maintain peace and security across the province.
The Apex Committee also decided to mobilise all available resources to improve the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Under the decisions, the provincial police and CTD will be provided with modern weapons, advanced equipment and essential resources to enhance their operational capabilities.
The committee further decided to provide the police with armoured vehicles, other necessary vehicles and additional personnel to strengthen their capacity to counter terrorist threats.
The meeting reaffirmed that eliminating terrorism and establishing peace remain shared priorities of all state institutions.
Alongside security measures, the Apex Committee decided to address public welfare challenges, particularly those related to education, healthcare and living standards in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The committee also agreed to ensure the provision of basic facilities in underdeveloped and terrorism-affected areas of the province.
The decisions underscore the committee’s commitment to pursuing counterterrorism measures alongside efforts to improve public services and living conditions in affected communities.
