A meeting of the Federal Apex Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is underway to discuss the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid growing concerns over terrorist incidents and the emergency measures introduced in the province.
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, heads of law enforcement agencies, federal ministers and senior federal and provincial officials are attending the high-level meeting.
According to sources, the participants include Federal Ministers Mohsin Naqvi, Azam Nazeer Tarar, Attaullah Tarar, Amir Muqam and Rana Sanaullah, along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The chief secretary, inspector general of police, Peshawar corps commander and provincial advisers are also participating in the meeting.
The meeting holds particular significance in view of the prevailing security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the emergency measures introduced in the province amid an increase in terrorist incidents. The discussions are expected to focus on the law and order situation, security arrangements and coordination between federal and provincial institutions to address the challenges facing the province.
The participation of senior civilian and military leadership reflects the importance of consultations among the relevant authorities on security-related matters.
The meeting is taking place following the introduction of emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cited in connection with Articles 232 and 234 of Pakistan’s Constitution. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s participation in the high-level consultations marks an important step in the federal government’s engagement with the province’s security situation.
The meeting brings together federal ministers, military leadership, law enforcement officials and provincial authorities to review the prevailing circumstances and discuss the response to security challenges. The meeting’s primary focus is the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and coordination among federal and provincial authorities amid continuing security concerns.
