PESHAWAR(The COW News Digital) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level security and political assessment meeting at Governor House Peshawar on Thursday, reiterating the government’s firm resolve to eradicate terrorism completely and stating that federal authorities could not remain passive spectators while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces security challenges.
The crucial meeting brought together Field Marshal Asim Munir, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, Federal Minister Amir Muqam, Senior Advisor Rana Sanaullah, as well as the Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, and the Corps Commander Peshawar.
During the session, civil and military leadership reached a consensus on adopting a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism across the province. Participants paid rich tribute to the ultimate sacrifices rendered by the armed forces, police personnel, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials, and civilian citizens in maintaining national security.
Addressing the leadership forum, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that operations would continue relentlessly until the last terrorist is eliminated, assuring that the sacrifices of security personnel would not go in vain. The Prime Minister pledged full federal backing for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s security infrastructure, promising complete resources for the provincial police force, Safe City initiatives, and the CTD.
Commenting on political and administrative developments, PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that those managing governance realized the existing administrative framework was no longer effective, forcing the temporary imposition of Governor’s Rule to stabilize the provincial situation. In addition, federal authorities announced plans to unveil a special financial package for the families of martyrs who lost their lives in anti-terrorism operations.
