NAP implementation a must to curb terrorism: Kundi

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakht-unkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday underlined the importance of implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) to eliminate terrorism from the country.

“The NAP should be implemented in letter and spirit. All political parties must take practical steps to ensure peace and stability,” he said while addressing a grand Iftar dinner hosted here at the Governor’s House for prominent politicians, diplomatic, business and media figures.

The event was attended by diplomats, including US Consul General Shante Moore, Iranian Consul General Ali Banafshah Khwa and Afghan Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir.Political leaders, including Awami National Party’s Mian Iftikhar Hussain, Pakistan People’s Party’s provincial president Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha and former federal minister Arbab Alamgir were also present. Members of the business community and media fraternity also participated. During the event, discussions were held on matters of mutual interest, including the security situation, development prospects, investment opportunities and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Commenting on the issue of granting citizenship to Afghan refugees, the Governor noted, “It is a complex legal matter that cannot be resolved easily.”He mentioned the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism, saying terrorism in Pakistan was largely linked to elements from Afghanistan. The Afghan government must act seriously to prevent its soil from being used against Pakistan.

Governor Kundi also remarked on the progress of the committee focused on KP, expressing partial satisfaction but highlighting the need for further improvements. He distinguished the security situations of Punjab and KP, emphasizing that each province faced unique ground realities.He clarified that no preparations were underway for military operations in the province, stressing the need for unity to achieve lasting peace.