PESHAWAR – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Peshawar on Thursday for his first visit to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of governor’s rule and an emergency in the province.
An important meeting of the Apex Committee, chaired by PM Shehbaz has begun to review the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Senior civil and military officials, along with the provincial governor, are attending the meeting.
The prime minister is expected to receive a detailed briefing on the province’s security situation, while important decisions are also anticipated during the meeting.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Engineer Amir Muqam are accompanying the prime minister on his visit.
According to sources, members of the provincial advisory council have also arrived at the Governor House to meet the prime minister.
Officials associated with the regional development secretariat are present at the Governor House as well.
The Apex Committee meeting is taking place amid heightened concerns over the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the reported imposition of governor’s rule and an emergency in the province.
The meeting is expected to focus on assessing the prevailing law and order situation and reviewing measures required to address security challenges.
The participation of senior civilian and military officials highlights the importance of coordination between federal and provincial authorities in tackling the situation.