Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the federal cabinet decided to take constitutional measures to address the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The decision was taken under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. He spoke during a meeting with a parliamentary delegation in Islamabad on October 13.
The delegation included members of the PML-Q, Balochistan Awami Party, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and PML-Zia. The prime minister took them into confidence about the situation in the province. He explained the reasons behind the federal government’s decisions. He said peace in the province was linked to the country’s economic progress.
Technocratic council set up
An impartial technocratic advisory council has been established to assist the governor. The council will help improve law and order in the province. It will also work on strengthening the economy and eliminating terrorism.
The prime minister said the council includes experts from different fields. Health, education and finance professionals will contribute to better public services. They will also support development work in the province. Officials said the council would meet regularly and share its advice with the governor.
Rs800 billion in funds cited
Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government had given more than Rs800 billion to KP under the National Finance Commission. The funds were meant to support the fight against terrorism. He said the provincial government failed to use them well.
He said the province did not strengthen its Counter Terrorism Department. Safe City projects were also not completed. The prime minister said the people of KP deserved peace, security and better services.
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