Urdu Report Desk
The federal government has decided to consider immediate constitutional and legal options in response to any confrontation arising from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s conduct, according to sources.
A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reviewed the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and discussed measures to address the province’s political and security challenges.
Briefing on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security
The federal interior minister briefed the prime minister in detail on the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prime minister was also informed about ongoing backchannel contacts with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
According to sources, the meeting held detailed discussions on the constitutional and legal options available to the federal government for dealing with the situation in the province.
Border Situation and Recent Terror Attacks
The prime minister was briefed on the situation along the Afghan border as well as recent incidents of terrorism.
The law minister presented the constitutional and legal perspective on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa situation and outlined the available options.
Political and Coalition Contacts
Interior and political affairs were also discussed during the meeting. Rana Sanaullah and Amir Muqam briefed the prime minister on the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and their contacts with coalition partners.
According to sources, the provincial government was conveyed a message to change its conduct or be prepared for the consequences.
Sources said authority regarding decisions related to the province’s administrative and political future had been assigned to the president and the prime minister.
Prime Minister Stresses Peace and Border Security
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said maintaining law and order in the country and protecting the borders were the government’s top priorities.
He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could not be left without support and directed that all necessary measures be ensured to maintain peace and security in the province.
The meeting also agreed to maintain continuous coordination between the federal and provincial governments regarding the law and order situation.
