Peace, security top priority: Ali Amin Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday stated that peace and security will be the top priority of his government, with no compromise to be made.

Speaking to journalists in Charsadda, he emphasised that the police force would be provided with necessary financial resources on a priority basis. He assured that the police would be ensured provision of vehicles and other necessary equipment.

He highlighted that development and prosperity are not possible without peace and security in the region. He also mentioned that the reduction in poverty, provision of employment opportunities to people, and uplift of weaker sections are the second important priorities of the provincial government. Furthermore, he stated that construction and development of infrastructure will be the third important priority.

The Chief Minister clarified that when he talked about reforms in the police, it should not be perceived as a threat. He emphasized, “We do not believe in retaliatory actions, but reform is our duty.”

He expressed the desire for a system where no one can commit violence or injustice against anyone else, aiming for a better and fair system for the coming generations.

Earlier, he offered condolences to the family of martyred SP Ijaz Khan in Sherpao village, Charsadda and met with the children of the martyred.

He praised the bravery and sacrifices of the police in the line of duty.

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It is important to mention here that the PTI leader was named for the Chief Ministership of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by PTI founder Imran Khan.

Gandapur’s political journey began with his election to the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2013 as a member of the PTI.

Gandapur was the provincial revenue minister in the first Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and served as the minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan in former prime minister Imran Khan’s cabinet.