Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired an Apex Committee meeting at the Governor House in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Thursday, to review the province's overall security situation and the measures being taken to combat terrorism. State media reported the meeting, citing security sources. The sitting comes weeks after the federal government imposed an emergency in the province.
What the meeting is reviewing
An Apex Committee is a high-level forum where senior civil and military leaders discuss security matters together. According to the security sources cited by state media, the Shehbaz Sharif KP meeting is looking at the overall security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and at the steps taken to fight terrorism. No decisions or outcomes from the meeting had been announced at the time of reporting.
Who is taking part
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is attending, along with federal and provincial ministers and relevant officials. Senior military leadership is also participating, the sources said. Both civilian and military leaders are part of the discussion, which is why the meeting is being described as a high-level security review.
Background to the emergency
Approval for the emergency came from President Asif Ali Zardari, who acted on the federal cabinet's recommendation. The move followed a disagreement between the centre, meaning the federal government, and the province over counterterrorism measures. The President's Office said the moves were approved under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. Further details, including any decisions on counterterrorism steps, are still awaited.
Aasan alfaaz mein
PM Shehbaz Sharif ne Thursday ko Governor House Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mein Apex Committee ki meeting ki sadarat ki. Is meeting mein province ki security surat-e-haal aur dehshatgardi ke khilaf iqdamat ka jaiza liya ja raha hai. Governor, federal aur provincial ministers, officials aur fauji qiadat bhi shamil hain. Abhi tak koi faisla saamne nahi aaya, is liye aam logon ko agle faislon par nazar rakhni chahiye.
