Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to continue efforts against terrorism until the last terrorist is eliminated. The statement came during a high-level meeting in Peshawar, where participants agreed on the complete elimination of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting focused on security challenges and measures to strengthen the province’s counterterrorism response.
The meeting, chaired by Shehbaz Sharif at the Governor House in Peshawar, also reviewed the province’s political situation and recent developments. Senior federal and provincial officials attended the session to discuss security concerns and the steps required to improve law enforcement operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Amir Muqam and Rana Sanaullah were among the participants. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, the chief secretary, the inspector general of police and the Peshawar corps commander also attended the meeting.
According to sources, participants agreed that terrorism must be eliminated completely from the province. They also paid tribute to the sacrifices of members of the armed forces, police personnel and civilians who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism. The meeting highlighted the importance of their contributions to national security.
During the session, Shehbaz Sharif said the government would not rest until the last terrorist was eliminated. He stressed that the sacrifices made by security personnel and officers would not go in vain. His remarks underscored the government’s commitment to continuing counterterrorism efforts and addressing security threats in the province.
The prime minister also assured participants that the federal government would provide the resources needed to strengthen Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police force, Safe Cities initiatives and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). The commitment aims to support law enforcement agencies in improving their operational capacity and responding more effectively to security challenges.
Sources further indicated that the prime minister was expected to announce a special assistance package for the families of those who lost their lives in the war against terrorism. However, details of the proposed package were not immediately available. The meeting comes as authorities continue efforts to improve security and coordinate counterterrorism measures across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
