The Apex Committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and FATA earlier today expressed complete satisfaction over progress of the last phase of anti-terror operation in Shawal and ongoing intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the rest of the KPK province.
The Apex Committee, which met here, also reviewed resettlement and return of temporarily displaced persons (TDPs) and border management at Torkham.
KPK Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra and Chief Minister Parvez Khattak, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif, Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar, Peshawar Corps Commander and senior provincial and FATA Secretariat officers attended the meeting, said an ISPR press release issued here.
Paying rich tribute to the resilience and courage of proud tribesmen, the COAS said, “With unflinching resolve and courage, our
proud tribesmen of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) and people of KPK stood up to atrocities of the terrorists, pushed them back and marginalized them in the society, which deserves the highest of accolade.”
He reiterated his commitment with tribal brethren to rebuild the area and revive entire socio-economic infrastructure.
The COAS appreciated harmony among all the stakeholders as well as organizations involved and directed them to expedite the pace of work and ensure its best quality.
The committee also discussed border management at all crossing points, especially at Torkham. It decided to enforce border crossing mechanism in true letter and spirit.
It also discussed the issue of extortion calls being made to people of Peshawar from Pak-Afghan border region.
The forum decided to shut down illegal communication towers inside Pakistani territory. A high level delegation would soon visit Kabul to engage with Afghan authorities to seek cooperation for resolution of the issue.
The KPK Governor and Chief Minister appreciated the wholehearted support of Pakistan Army and reiterated the resolve of FATA and the provincial government to rid the province of terrorism and extremism and ave way for development and well-being of the people. (PhotoNews/Agencies)
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