KP Apex Committee Meeting Chaired by Kundi in Peshawar

At the KP Apex Committee meeting in Peshawar, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said fighting terrorism is the first priority and pledged a pay raise for police.

Governor Faisal Karim Kundi chaired Monday’s Provincial Apex Committee at Governor House in Peshawar, a day after emergency and governor’s rule.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Corps Commander Peshawar, the chief secretary, the inspector general of police and other civil and military officials attended.

The committee called for coordinated action against terrorism; Geo News reported continued intelligence-based operations and modern logistics and manpower for police and the CTD.

Kundi said the new setup would not compromise on police, pledged a pay raise, and said security would not be sacrificed for development.

A pre-meeting report that 12 sensitive districts and army deployment might be decided was not confirmed in accounts of the sitting.

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