Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Security Policy to Be Set in Islamabad, Says Governor Kundi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that the province's security policy will be determined in Islamabad, not Kabul, and ruled out negotiations with groups that take up arms against the state. He made the remarks during a security briefing held in Peshawar on Sunday.

Kundi expressed support for intelligence-based operations as a means of restoring peace in the region. He noted that the provincial government has requested Rs. 160 billion for security needs, adding that the federal government has backed the demand.

According to the governor, police personnel will receive modern weapons and ammunition, along with improved salaries and compensation for the families of officers killed in the line of duty. The province has already announced higher police pay and increased compensation for bereaved families.

Kundi emphasised that development projects can only benefit residents when their lives are secure, and he called for stronger trust between police and citizens. Among the proposed measures are extending the Counter Terrorism Department's operational jurisdiction to all 34 districts, establishing District Nerve Centres, and creating a Safe City Authority across 10 districts.

Officials also outlined plans to set up Smart Front Desks at 406 police stations in major cities. Artificial intelligence tools would be used to counter what officials described as false narratives circulating on social media.

The meeting further decided to establish Dispute Resolution Councils and Tribal Liaison Committees in all districts, alongside monthly open courts and regular jirgas. These steps are intended to improve community engagement and resolve local disputes through traditional and formal channels.

The briefing reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen security infrastructure and policing capacity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a focus on technology, equipment and community trust.