{
  "id": 16266419,
  "title": "KP governor rules out talks with ‘anti-state elements’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/kp-governor-rules-out-talks-with-anti-state-elements",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T02:20:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2039344/kp-governor-rules-out-talks-with-anti-state-elements"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday refused to engage in talks with individuals or groups who do not acknowledge the Constitution, emphasizing that the only means to restore peace is through decisive action against terrorism and the strengthening of the province's police force. Speaking to journalists after visiting the families of two police officers who were killed in the line of duty, Kundi stated that those who work against the state should not be granted concessions. He highlighted the immense sacrifices made by the Pakistan Army, police, and other security agencies for the nation's security and stressed the importance of freeing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from terrorism.\n\nReferring to a recent meeting of the National Apex Committee, Kundi confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had pledged a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. He emphasized the need for decisive action against terrorists to achieve lasting peace and assured that the federal government was prepared to provide the police with the necessary weapons and financial resources. Governor Kundi also revealed that the compensation package for police officers who died while serving their duties had been increased, along with the police's salaries.\n\nAddressing the non-functional Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Kundi stated that Afridi was in safe hands and that nobody could predict what might happen in the future. The governor's adviser on information, Samar Haroon Bilour, emphasized that the police and Counter-Terrorism Department required modern weapons, secure vehicles, tracking systems, and protective equipment to enhance their operational capacity. He also stated that sustained federal support was crucial for strengthening both institutions.\n\nEarlier, the slain police officers, DSP Imranuddin Khan and Constable Kazim Jan, were laid to rest in their hometowns with police honors. Kundi attributed the acquisition of weapons by terrorists to the fallout of international forces' withdrawal from Afghanistan. He noted that the long border with Afghanistan made surveillance challenging in some areas and that terrorists possessed advanced weapons.\n\nAt a news conference at Governor House in Peshawar, Kundi disclosed that the provincial advisory council's demands presented during the Apex Committee meeting were accepted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The package includes Rs160 billion for the province. The meeting with the prime minister and senior military leadership focused on security, development, and public concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Kundi reiterated that peace was vital for development and attracting foreign investment. He added that the provincial advisory council would advocate for KP's rights based on facts and mentioned that talks had been held with representatives of the Awami National Party, Jamaat-i-Islami, and Qaumi Watan Party leader Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao. He urged political parties to unite over the province's rights and raised concerns about KP's water share under the 1991 water accord. Bilour, the governor's adviser on information, stated that development priorities discussed with the federal government included road connectivity, educational institutions, information technology hubs, and vocational training facilities. She noted that improving security, offering better educational and employment opportunities for young people, and restoring peace were essential for the province's long-term development.",
  "summary": "• Kundi calls for decisive action against terrorists, stronger police capacity • Says Centre ready to provide weapons, financial resources to KP police • Insists peace essential for development, investment in province CHARSADDA / PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday ruled out negotiations or concessions for elements who do not accept the Constitution, stressing that…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Faisal Karim Kundi refuses to negotiate with anti-state elements.",
    "PM Shehbaz Sharif pledges zero tolerance towards terrorism.",
    "Compensation for slain police officers increased."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}