Pakistan to Expand Intelligence Operations Against Terrorism
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi briefed the prime minister on measures taken across various sectors and the progress achieved so far.
Pakistan’s federal government has decided to expand the scope of intelligence-based operations to combat terrorism, following a high-level meeting on national and internal security chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The meeting reviewed the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with particular focus on law and order challenges in 12 districts of the province.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi briefed the prime minister on measures taken across various sectors and the progress achieved so far.
According to sources, the meeting also reviewed the performance of the ARDC and assessed ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the province.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed federal and provincial authorities, along with law enforcement agencies, to strengthen coordination and improve cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.
The decision to expand intelligence-based operations is aimed at strengthening the response to terrorist threats and improving the effectiveness of security measures.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the federal government’s Rs160 billion package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Officials discussed progress on the package as part of the broader review of security and administrative measures in the province.
The prime minister emphasised the need for stronger coordination between federal and provincial institutions to address security challenges effectively.
