PESHAWAR : The provincial Apex Committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has pledged decisive and coordinated action to eliminate terrorism and restore sustainable peace, while prioritising public welfare, socioeconomic development and the provision of essential services to people across the province.
The important meeting, chaired by Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi at Governor House Peshawar, was attended by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, members of the Advisory Council, the Peshawar Corps Commander, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police and other senior civil and military officials.
At the outset, the participants paid tribute to the brave martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the fight against terrorism and for the restoration of peace and security.Fateha was also offered for the departed souls.
The meeting conducted a detailed review of the overall security situation in the province and examined measures aimed at eradicating terrorism and ensuring lasting peace.The forum directed all relevant institutions to adopt coordinated, effective and decisive measures to achieve these objectives.
It was decided that intelligence based operations against terrorist elements would continue, while all available resources would be utilised to improve law and order and strengthen the security situation across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Emphasising the need to enhance the operational capabilities of the provincial police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), the forum decided to provide these institutions with modern equipment, necessary vehicles, armoured vehicles, effective weaponry, adequate manpower and other essential resources to enable them to perform their duties more effectively.
The committee reaffirmed that eliminating terrorism and maintaining law and order remained a shared objective and the foremost priority of all state institutions, with no compromise on these commitments.
Recognising the direct link between public welfare and sustainable peace, the meeting also decided to give special attention to the longstanding problems faced by the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in education, healthcare and the improvement of living standards in urban areas. The forum observed that these issues had remained neglected in the past despite their significance for public security and lasting stability.
The participants agreed that special focus would be placed on improving living standards, promoting socioeconomic development and ensuring the provision of basic facilities in underdeveloped and conflict-affected areas of the province.
The meeting further emphasised resolving public grievances, improving access to essential services and ensuring that government services reached people at their doorsteps.It was agreed that public suggestions, local needs and community priorities would be incorporated into policymaking and the implementation of development initiatives.
The Apex Committee expressed its resolve that all relevant institutions would continue working together under a coordinated strategy to achieve the shared objectives of peace, stability and development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The forum stressed that a comprehensive approach combining effective security measures with improved public services, socioeconomic progress and attention to local needs was essential for establishing sustainable peace and restoring public confidence across the province.
