ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week at the invitation of Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, ARY News reported.
It will be the Prime Minister’s maiden visit to KP following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other ministers will accompany the premier during the visit.
Sources said the Prime Minister will be briefed at the Governor’s House on the law and order situation and development projects in the province.
The Prime Minister will also be briefed regarding the 12 districts of KP most severely affected by terrorism.
Additionally, sources stated that the Prime Minister will meet with tribal elders.
Earlier, Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi called on the Awami National Party’s (ANP) chief Aimal Wali Khan here.
“I have come here with the request of cooperation for the betterment of the Pashtun land and the nation,” Faisal Karim Kundi said to the ANP chief during the meeting.
Aimal Wali said that though the Governor’s Rule is a constitutional measure, but it is an undemocratic step. “But it should be taken into consideration why we have reached to that extent”.
“We had complaints but I am sure, these complaints will be addressed after talking with the governor,” ANP leader said.
Aimal Wali said that the ANP will support the side that will work for the betterment of Pakhtunkhwa.