Rising terrorism in K-P must be stopped 'at all costs': PM Shehbaz
Says development of AJK, G-B and prosperity of their people are among government's priorities
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Wednesday that terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) must be stopped at all costs during a meeting with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad. The meeting also covered matters related to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), with views shared on these topics.
Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his desire for KP to develop like other parts of the country. He appreciated the sacrifices of the people of KP against terrorism. The federal minister also informed the prime minister about ongoing matters and progress in AJK and GB. The prime minister directed that effective measures should continue to ensure the welfare, development, and provision of basic facilities for the people of AJK and GB, stating that their development and prosperity are among the government's priorities.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed dismay over recent unfortunate events in AJK, but noted that the law takes its course. The government and the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JAAC) have been at odds over various issues, particularly the committee's demand to abolish 12 refugee seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, which led to violence-marred protests.
KP has been facing terrorist attacks and security challenges for a long time; in August, the province recorded 54 terrorist attacks, compared to 36 in July, a 50% increase, according to data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). Security forces also killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan on Tuesday, and seven terrorists in another IBO on October 2.
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