Rising terrorism in K-P must be stopped 'at all costs': PM Shehbaz

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said rising terrorism in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) must be stopped “at all costs”, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

According to the statement issued by the PMO, the prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Engineer Amir Muqam in Islamabad.

During the meeting, matters relating to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), G-B and K-P were discussed during the meeting. “Rising terrorism in K-P must be stopped at all costs,” the prime minister said.

He said the government wanted K-P to develop like other parts of the country and appreciated the sacrifices made by the people of the province in the fight against terrorism.

The statement further added that the federal minister briefed the prime minister on ongoing matters and progress in AJK and G-B. The prime minister directed that effective measures continue to ensure the welfare and development of the people of AJK and G-B and the provision of basic facilities.

PM Shehbaz said the development of AJK and G-B and the prosperity of their people were among the government’s priorities.