KP Apex Committee Vows to Eliminate Terrorism and Improve Public Services

An important meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee was held at Governor House in Peshawar under the chairmanship of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, members of the Advisory Council, Peshawar Corps Commander, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police and other senior civil and military officials attended the meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, participants paid tribute to the security personnel and other brave individuals who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism. Prayers were also offered for the martyrs.

The committee reviewed the overall security situation in the province and discussed measures to eliminate terrorism and establish lasting peace.

The forum directed all relevant institutions to take coordinated and effective steps to end terrorism. It also decided that intelligence-based operations would continue and all available resources would be used to improve law and order.

The committee stressed the need to strengthen the operational capacity of the police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). It decided to provide these departments with modern equipment, vehicles, armoured vehicles, effective weapons and the required manpower.

The meeting also decided to give special attention to the long-standing problems faced by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including issues related to education, healthcare and living standards in cities. The committee noted that these issues are directly linked to public security and lasting peace.

Participants agreed to focus on improving living standards, promoting social and economic development, and providing basic facilities in underdeveloped and conflict-affected areas.

The forum also pledged to improve public services and ensure that government facilities reach people at their doorsteps. Public suggestions, local needs and community priorities will be considered when making policies and taking practical steps.

The committee reaffirmed that eliminating terrorism and maintaining peace in the province are shared priorities of all state institutions, with no compromise on these objectives. All relevant institutions will continue working together to achieve peace, stability and development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.