Federal Cabinet to Review KP Security Situation Amid Rising Terrorism

The federal cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to meet at 9:30am on Sunday o assess the rising security challenges and recent outpouring in terrorist activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

As per reports, the meeting will contain a complete review of the province’s security situation, with important resolutions concerning KP also likely to be talk over.

The cabinet meeting comes a day after a high-level meeting at the President’s House in Islamabad, where President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed the country’s overall political and security situation.

Key officials attending the meeting included Ishaq Dar, Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Rana Sanaullah, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and Federal Minister Ahad Cheema.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Sherry Rehman, Syed Naveed Qamar, Saleem Mandviwalla and Dr Asim Hussain also attended the meeting.

As per sources reported, members received a comprehensive briefing on the security situation and discussed recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They also considered possible constitutional options and the prospect of holding talks with the opposition.

The meeting also decided to convene separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, October 13, according to the sources.

The federal cabinet is now expected to discuss the security challenges facing KP and consider possible measures, including the imposition of governor’s rule or an emergency in the province. However, the final decision will depend on the outcome of the cabinet meeting.