'Our fight is against terrorism': Kundi chairs first meeting of KP Advisory Council

'Our fight is against terrorism': Kundi chairs first session of KP Advisory Council.

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• News Desk Published October 11, 2026 Updated October 11, 2026 11: 29pm.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday chaired the first session of the KP Advisory Council.
• While noting that they would have to face numerous challenges, addressing the session, Kundi congratulated the members of the council.
• According to a handout, it was decided during the session that all containers at present placed in Peshawar will be removed in phases "as soon as possible".
• Things should be done in a timely manner, he remarked, adding that they would have to demonstrate a clear difference from the work done by their predecessors.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday chaired the first session of the KP Advisory Council. It was formed by the federal administration after the imposition of an emergency and governor's rule in the province.

At the outset of the session, all members of the council introduced themselves and their portfolios.

While noting that they would have to face numerous challenges, addressing the session, Kundi congratulated the members of the council. He remarked that they would secure a briefing on the portfolios they had been assigned and would obtain a few days to familiarise themselves.

"We have to fast-track things. There will be zero tolerance on corruption. Things should be done in a timely manner, " he remarked, adding that they would have to demonstrate a clear difference from the work done by their predecessors.

He remarked that the first order of business was the law and order situation, adding that there should be no hesitation in taking inspiration from the other provinces.

He remarked that the current situation was an "opportunity" as he called on building the province's soft image.

"If we have peace, we will obtain tourists and investors. My backing is with you. I am available for you 24/7, " he remarked.

Kundi then went on to read out a message for the individuals of the province, in which he stated that due to "extraordinary circumstances", "necessary measures" were taken under the Constitution.

He remarked that he would refrain from levelling allegations and political rhetoric.

"I have one message: peace, protection and stability have to be brought back to KP, " he remarked. He continued that the residents of KP had paid a massive rate for the terrorism that plagued the province.

"The time has now come to offer the residents of the province. This person have rendered these sacrifices, the right to peace. Our fight is against terrorism. Our fight is against the ideology and network which facilitates terrorism and weakens the implementation of the law, " he remarked.

According to He additionally, pakhtuns were not a cause of terrorism, but were the "biggest victims". Therefore, the state had resolved that terrorism would be eliminated from KP and the individuals would be allowed to live their lives without fear.

"My first priority will be protecting the peace and the individuals. Right now, our biggest priority is taking effective steps against terrorism. For this, the capacity of the police and the Counter Terrorism Department will be rose, " he stated.

He continued that another objective would be to cater to the residents.

"Mere statements are not the real test of a government, rather the service it provides to the people, " he remarked. According to Kundi, the council would focus on healthcare, education and employment.

Notably, the last objective, he remarked, would be to eliminate the whole ecosystem giving rise to terrorism in the province.

"We cannot solve the matter by just targeting terrorists. Those facilitating and financing. Must be eliminated, " he remarked, adding that those involved in terrorism would be dealt with according to the law.

He assured the individuals of KP that the "extraordinary steps" taken were not meant to target a particular party or group. According to Kundi, the main purpose was to ensure peace and security as he asked for their cooperation.

Separately, Kundi chaired a high-level session regarding the security situation in the province, during which he was briefed in detail on the overall situation, counter-terrorism efforts and the current circumstances.

"Internet services will be partially restored based on necessity, " the statement continued.

As well as to pay "special attention" to the education and training of the heirs of martyred personnel, it was additionally decided during the gathering to enhance the compensation package for martyred police personnel and to review police salaries.

In practice, the governor commended the role of the administration and the police, remarking that it was a "positive development" that no untoward incident had occurred against the backdrop of the prevailing circumstances, the handout stated.

He continued that eradicating terrorism was a "top priority" and that the operational capacity of the police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) would be further improved to achieve this goal.

"The meeting was attended by Advisor on Home Affairs Kifayatullah Khan, Chief Secretary Dr Muhammad Fakhr-e-Alam Irfan, Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Amjad Ali Khan, Additional IG Special Branch Muhammad Kashif Alam, Additional IG CTD, CCPO Dr Mian Saeed, Joint Director General IB Arshad Ali Khan, and other relevant officials, " the statement continued. Governor's rule in KP.

Taken together, the developments around ' Our fight is against terrorism' : Kundi chairs first meeting of KP Advisory point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.