KP Governor briefed on PTI long march and security situation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi was briefed on the province’s security situation, ongoing protest activities and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march during a high-level meeting in Peshawar on Tuesday.

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi was briefed on the province’s security situation, ongoing protest activities and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march during a high-level meeting in Peshawar on Tuesday.

The meeting was chaired by Governor Kundi and attended by Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed and other senior officials from the provincial administration and security institutions.

Officials briefed the governor on law and order, counterterrorism measures, recent security developments and the situation arising from the ongoing PTI protest march. The meeting also reviewed challenges facing law enforcement agencies in the province.

According to the official briefing, authorities highlighted delays in the procurement of modern weapons, shortages of police personnel and infrastructure-related difficulties. Officials also discussed measures being taken by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) to prevent militant activity and improve security operations.

Governor Kundi called for further strengthening the operational capabilities of the police, CTD and other security agencies. He also stressed the need for better coordination among relevant institutions to improve the overall security response and maintain public order.

The governor paid tribute to police officers and security personnel who have lost their lives while maintaining peace and combating terrorism in the province. He said the sacrifices of security personnel should be recognised and that institutional capacity must be enhanced to address emerging challenges.

The briefing comes amid heightened political and security tensions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the PTI-led long march is continuing under the leadership of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The march began from Lakki Marwat on October 4 and has since moved through several districts.

The governor had also discussed the political and security situation surrounding the march with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on October 4.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the march progresses while security agencies remain focused on maintaining law and order across the province.