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A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to expand intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to counter terrorism.
The meeting reviewed the national and internal security situation, with particular focus on law and order in the province. Participants also discussed developments following the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari attended the discussions with a party delegation. Senior military and civilian officials, federal ministers and provincial representatives also participated.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi briefed the participants on the provincial situation and administrative measures taken across different sectors.
The meeting reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, the performance of the Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC), and progress in intelligence-based operations.
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Participants also discussed coordination between federal and provincial institutions to improve law and order. In addition, they reviewed implementation of the federal government’s Rs160 billion development package for the province.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed federal and provincial institutions to strengthen coordination and improve cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
He stressed the need for a joint strategy to restore peace, maintain law and order and address security challenges in the province.
The meeting also reviewed measures to improve institutional performance and implementation of decisions concerning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The proposed electoral reforms committee also featured in discussions between the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its coalition partner, the PPP.
Senator Sherry Rehman briefed the leadership on discussions with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) representatives. The PPP has asked the PML-N to show flexibility over the party’s representation on the proposed committee.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his commitment to establishing the electoral reforms committee at the earliest.
The political consultations also involved Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and his delegation. Reports on the discussions indicate that the proposed Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms was among the matters considered.
The discussions covered both security coordination in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the proposed electoral reform process.
