The Apex Committee of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, held a special meeting on the security situation in the province’s Kurram district, Express News reported.
The meeting was attended by the Federal Minister for Interior, Corps Commander Peshawar, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other senior civil and military officials. The current situation in Kurram District was reviewed in detail.
According to the Apex Committee, challenges will remain until the bunkers are removed and weapons are collected, but the situation will improve thereafter.
Both the federal and provincial governments agreed on joint actions and collaboration. Dialogue with both parties will be conducted through tribal elders.
As the situation improves, roads and routes will be opened, and the supply of medicines and other essential goods to Kurram will continue. The federal and provincial governments will jointly make decisions to improve the situation.
Earlier, Chief Minister Gandapur had reiterated that the provincial government was committed to ensuring permanent peace in Kurram, as per the cabinet’s directive.
The decision to eliminate bunkers and weapons was seen as a necessary step toward achieving this goal.
Naqvi, Gandapur Meet to Discuss Kurram Peace
Prior to the Apex Committee meeting, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur held a meeting to address the ongoing law and order crisis in Kurram district, which has seen over 130 deaths from clashes in recent weeks.
During the meeting, Naqvi offered full cooperation to the K-P government and emphasized enhancing law enforcement capabilities. Both leaders honored security personnel martyred in the fight against terrorism.
The apex committee meeting, attended by civil and military officials, is expected to focus on restoring peace, providing essential goods, and addressing the long-term stability of the region. CM Gandapur also announced subsidised wheat for Kurram residents.
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