Pakistan’s federal government has pledged full support for security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to eliminate terrorism. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Peshawar, where participants agreed to continue efforts against militant violence. The discussions also covered the province’s political situation and recent developments. The meeting highlighted the government’s focus on strengthening security and supporting those fighting terrorism.
During the meeting, Shehbaz said his government would provide the resources required by provincial police, Safe Cities projects and the Counter Terrorism Department. He stressed that the fight would continue until the last terrorist was eliminated. The prime minister also said sacrifices made by security personnel would not go in vain.
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The meeting took place at the Governor House in Peshawar on Thursday. Several senior federal and provincial officials attended the session, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Federal Minister Amir Muqam and Rana Sanaullah also participated in the discussions.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, the chief secretary, the provincial police chief and the Peshawar corps commander also attended. According to sources, participants paid tribute to members of the armed forces, police officers and civilians who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism. Their sacrifices remained a central focus of the meeting.
The discussions addressed security needs across the province, with particular attention to strengthening institutions responsible for preventing and responding to militant attacks. The federal government’s commitment to providing resources could support provincial efforts to improve policing and counterterrorism operations. However, officials did not disclose specific funding amounts or a detailed implementation schedule.
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Participants also reviewed the province’s political situation and recent developments alongside security concerns. The meeting brought together federal authorities, provincial leadership and senior security officials to discuss the challenges facing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No additional details about the political discussions were provided in the source report.
Meanwhile, sources indicated that the prime minister was expected to announce a special assistance package for families of those killed in the fight against terrorism. The report did not confirm the package’s final approval, financial details or beneficiaries. Further announcements may clarify the proposed support and the resources available to provincial security institutions.