'Can sacrifice development, not security': Governor Kundi, Naqvi chair KP apex committee meeting

On Monday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi co-chaired a meeting of the province's apex committee, following the imposition of Governor's Rule and Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kundi emphasized that the new setup would prioritize tackling terrorism, stating, "We can sacrifice our development, but never security."

He noted a lack of synergy in counterterrorism efforts and vowed to work 24/7, emphasizing the administration's commitment to fulfilling the demands of the counterterrorism department and the police.

Naqvi echoed Kundi's priorities, noting that he was proud of the federal and provincial governments working together. Reflecting on the past 2.5 years, he described the ups and downs the region has faced, highlighting the difficult work done by those fighting the war with no backend support. He criticized the previous PTI-led government for not leading the war against terrorism and requested multiple times for cooperation from the current administration.