Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Peshawar on Thursday to attend a high-level meeting of the Federal Apex Committee focused on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Governor House, is reviewing the law and order situation in the province amid growing concerns over terrorist incidents and the emergency measures introduced in KP.
Senior military leadership, federal ministers, law enforcement officials and provincial authorities are attending the meeting to discuss security challenges and coordination between federal and provincial institutions.
According to sources, Federal Ministers Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attaullah Tarar, Amir Muqam and Rana Sanaullah are among the participants. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, the chief secretary, inspector general of police, Peshawar corps commander and provincial advisers are also attending.
The discussions are focused on the overall security situation, measures to maintain law and order and coordination among relevant institutions to address the challenges facing the province.
The meeting comes amid heightened security concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the introduction of emergency measures linked to Articles 232 and 234 of Pakistan’s Constitution.
The participation of the country’s senior civilian and military leadership underscores the importance of consultations on the province’s security situation. The meeting is expected to address the steps required to improve security and strengthen cooperation between the federal and provincial governments.
Further details of the meeting and any decisions taken are awaited.
