Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to revive the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Security Architecture (KPISA) for all intelligence agencies to work together against all activities aiding terrorism.

The decision was reached in a meeting of the provincial Apex Committee meeting attended by the civil and military officials, including Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Hasan Azhar Hayat and Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, and chaired by the Caretaker Chief Minister. The meeting delved into crucial matters concerning the implementation of the National Action Plan.

During the meeting, it was unanimously decided to take tough action to stop the criminal actions that support terrorism. These actions include tougher enforcement of laws on unauthorized mobile SIM cards, explosives, extortion, referrals, unauthorized guns, smuggling, fake documents, and drug-related offenses. Relevant federal, provincial, and intelligence organizations will work closely together to resist these illegal operations.

The meeting also decided to collect all data on Afghan nationals currently residing “illegally” in the province. The attendees also examined issues related to the registration of Non-Customs Paid (NCP) vehicles and madrasas, resulting in significant decisions being made.

The meeting also witnessed discussions on the performance of the Provincial Security Secretariat in implementing the National Action Plan, with participants expressing satisfaction over the progress thus far. Emphasis was placed on the need for coordinated efforts between federal and provincial institutions.

In a bid to enhance coordination at the district level and further the implementation of the National Action Plan, steps were agreed upon. Tightening regulations for those involved in the handicraft business and simplifying banking transactions were among the measures taken. Matters concerning federal departments and institutions related to the prevention of illegal activities will be raised with the Prime Minister in a forthcoming special meeting.

To combat the issue of illegal arms, plans were outlined to register and audit arms manufacturing factories in the province. Special attention will also be given to combat drug supply within educational institutions, and border management will be improved through the establishment of joint checkposts to deter smuggling.

Furthermore, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the alarming rise in drug use among the youth and called for special measures against drug manufacturers and suppliers, with particular attention from the CTD to combat extortionists.