Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has thanked the people of the province for rejecting what he called Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI )’s recent “circus”.
Kundi said that fighting terrorism and restoring peace in the province are the government’s top priorities. “Our policy will come from Islamabad, not Kabul,” he added.
He made these remarks as the Apex Committee reviewed the security situation and discussed steps to improve law and order.
The governor said the province needs peace, stability and effective governance. He also stressed the need to work together with the public to deal with terrorism.
He also said that the federal government will provide 10 APCs and other resources to strengthen security. Further, he added that stalled police projects will be completed with peace and development as top priorities.
Governor says he was waiting for protesters
Kundi made a remark about protest politics. He said he was waiting for those who planned to march towards the Governor’s House.
Kundi said the province needs peace, stability and better administration instead of political clashes. He added that the government would focus on ending terrorism and solving public problems.
Kundi urges doctors to end strike
Faisal Karim Kundi has also urged doctors to end their strike and return to work. He claimed that the mafia controlling doctors had now been eliminated.
The governor stressed the need to restore medical services and address problems in the health sector. He said people must have access to healthcare and should not suffer because of strikes.
Where is Sohail Afridi?
Sohail Afridi is in protective custody, Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi revealed today. He also vowed zero tolerance for political interference in universities. He assured faculty that their concerns would be addressed and urged a focus on quality education.
Pay raise for KP police
The KP governor also announced a pay raise and a Shuhada package for the KP Police. Before this, the KP governor took steps to improve law and order and strengthen the police.
The provincial government is preparing to provide modern armoured vehicles to police personnel in the merged districts.
The vehicles have arrived at the Governor’s House in Peshawar. They will be handed over to the police at a formal ceremony.
According to sources, the armoured vehicles have modern safety features. Each vehicle is worth millions of rupees.
The purpose is to improve police operations in the merged districts and help officers deal with security challenges.