Peshawar: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal General Asim Munir attended an important national jirga held in Peshawar in which the political leadership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, tribal elders, and members of parliament were also present.
Addressing the jirga, the prime minister appreciated the sacrifices and historical role of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said that this region stood with Pakistan at the time of the referendum in 1947 and even today its people are raising the flag of Pakistan.
Referring to the 2010 NFC award, he said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was provided with special funds to fight terrorism, and this will continue until peace is fully restored.
At the request of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, the prime minister announced a meeting in August to review the NFC award. He said that funds for the police, training, and security equipment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were still being provided.
PM Shahbaz Sharif announced the formation of a high-level committee that would sit with the chief minister, governor, and tribal elders to find solutions to the problems of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
