ISLAMABAD, November 4, 2026: The federal government has decided to expand intelligence-based counterterrorism operations as part of efforts to strengthen internal security, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directing closer coordination between federal and provincial authorities and law enforcement agencies.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review national and internal security challenges, particularly the law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The meeting examined security conditions across 12 districts of the province, with officials assessing ongoing measures and the need for stronger cooperation among institutions responsible for counterterrorism.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi briefed participants on progress made across different sectors and outlined measures undertaken to address the province’s security challenges.
According to sources, the meeting also reviewed the performance of the ARDC, alongside broader efforts to improve security arrangements and institutional coordination.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed federal and provincial authorities to strengthen information-sharing and operational cooperation with law enforcement agencies to ensure a more coordinated response to terrorism.
The government also reviewed progress on the implementation of the federal government’s Rs160 billion package for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The discussions brought together security priorities, institutional coordination and federal support for the province as the government moves to broaden the scope of intelligence-led counterterrorism operations.