Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday vowed closer coordination between the provincial and federal governments, saying policy decisions for K-P would be made in Islamabad rather than in Afghanistan. “The days when people fought with the federal government are now over, and you will see coordination between the provincial and the federal government. Our policies will come from Islamabad and not from Kabul, Jalalabad or Kandahar”, said Kundi in a press conference in Peshawar. Kundi also pledged full support to the police and security forces in K-P, promising to “own them” and provide them with weapons and increased salaries as they fought on the "front lines" in the battle against terrorism. He stated that members of the advisory council had assumed their responsibilities and were taking briefings on a “war footing”. “I want to thank the people of K-P who rejected the circus that was staged in the name of protests. In the past two days, there was no response from the people and sweets were distributed as people marked a day of liberation. Their container is still there and remains unclaimed even now”, he added. Kundi remarked that he was waiting for those who announced that they would surround the Governor House and climb over its walls. “I want to again thank the people of K-P for rejecting this nuisance of 13 years as we set forth on a new journey together”. “Our first priority remains the fight against terrorism, and our government will support our police, armed forces, FC and security forces. Our focus will be on security first, and development would come second”, he added. Kundi further pledged to provide resources to the provincial police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), saying the government stood firmly behind the forces. “I want to tell my police that we will own you and will provide you with the weapons you need to fight on the front lines in this fight against terrorism. We will not compromise on any of your needs and will make you well-equipped”, he said. K-P governor stated that he had asked the inspector general of police and the chief secretary to increase police salaries, further adding that the compensation package for the families of security personnel who died in the line of duty would also be enhanced. The governor said the federal government had previously offered K-P modern armoured vehicles, but the previous provincial government had not received them, further adding that the armoured vehicles provided by the interior minister had now been received. On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, today I handed over 10 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) of Islamabad Police to KP Police to strengthen their ongoing counterterrorism operations. In view of the prevailing security situation and rising terrorist… pic.twitter.com/CUGHErTTXU — Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) October 12, 2026 Kundi stressed that there would be no compromise on law and order and that no vandalism would be allowed in K-P, further adding the task was to “clean up” 13 years of mismanagement, and that efforts would be made on a “war footing” to try and accomplish it within three months. He underlined that his government had taken up K-P’s case with the federal government, but the previous provincial government had failed to effectively advocate for the interests of the province. “We know what resources are available to us, and we will present our case with facts and arguments to the federal government,” he said. Kundi questioned the previous provincial Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government, arguing that people had not been provided security, further accusing the PTI of supporting terrorism. “Do you want that kind of democracy in which citizens are not safe, and policies come from Afghanistan”? Kundi added that everyone involved in corruption would be held accountable, adding that those found guilty would be arrested and punished. “Individuals facing cases will have to appear before the courts and face legal proceedings against them”. While responding to a question, the governor informed that former K-P chief minister Sohail Afridi was in “protective custody”. He further said the Apex Committee had decided to deport undocumented Afghan nationals. “Anyone who does not have valid documents will be deported.” خیبر پختونخوا کے عوام نے نفرت اور انتہا پسندی کی سیاست کو مسترد کر دیا، گورنر فیصل کریم کنڈی#FaisalKarimKundi #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #Emergency pic.twitter.com/Ef2ZC1yrZu — APP (@appcsocialmedia) October 12, 2026 Earlier, Kundi and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called for closer Centre-province coordination against terrorism as K-P held its first Apex Committee meeting after the imposition of emergency measures and governor’s rule. A day earlier, Kundi had convened the first Apex Committee meeting after the federal government formed an 11-member advisory council to oversee administrative affairs in K-P. The K-P governor also chaired the advisory council’s inaugural meeting, where he said the state was determined to rid the province of terrorism. Today, Kundi and Naqvi co-chaired the provincial Apex Committee meeting at Governor’s House, which was attended by members of the Advisory Council and senior officials. “There are many other issues, but our first priority is to eliminate terrorism. We can sacrifice development, but we cannot compromise on security,” Kundi said, calling for greater coordination between the federal and provincial governments and stronger support for law enforcement agencies. He said the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) needed the resources and facilities required to confront terrorist threats. "We have to fulfil their demands because they are our frontline force,” he said. “We should focus on result-oriented measures, not cosmetic steps to show that we are working for peace. Fewer things may be done, but the results should be visible,” he added Kundi further stated that people in the province wanted "peace, development and prosperity," but insecurity had prevented many from living freely and travelling without fear. "They see people elsewhere living freely, conducting business and going about their lives. We have to create the same conditions here,” he said. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee meeting is underway at Governor’s House, co-chaired by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and the interior minister. Advisory Council members and senior officials are also attending the meeting.@MohsinnaqviC42 @fkkundi #KhyberPakhtunkhwa… pic.twitter.com/1yOpELukw1 — Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) October 12, 2026 According to Kundi, lasting peace would also help attract investment and support economic activity, pointing to the province’s natural resources, agriculture, energy potential and tourism opportunities. He called for close coordination between the federal and provincial administrations, saying the government would continue working through the relevant committees to address security gaps and ensure that institutions worked together. “There should be no situation in which we are not on the same page,” he said. Naqvi addresses Apex Committee Naqvi said the meeting marked the first time in two-and-a-half years that he could confidently say "the federal and provincial governments are on one page." “The hardest task was faced by the people who were fighting this war. There were times when people would not even attend the funerals of those who had been martyred,” he said. Naqvi paid tribute to security personnel who "fought terrorists even without the necessary support from the government" and said that a government had to lead the fight against terrorism rather than leave security forces to carry the burden alone. “No matter how many resources you provide, a war cannot be won unless the government there leads it,” he said. Naqvi added the authorities had repeatedly asked the provincial government to cooperate in counter-terrorism efforts over the past two-and-a-half years, but the necessary coordination had not materialised. “The people have not changed. They are the same people. But when the government leads, you will see how much better the results can be,” he said. Naqvi cautioned that "not everything will change in a single day" and that the hardest times may still come, but the governor, the police, the advisers and the federal government will face them together. Read: 'Govt can't keep sleeping when it comes to citizens' security': DPM Dar on K-P emergency, governor's rule “If we stand together, there is no way they can defeat us,” he added. The interior minister also called for a return to a five-district security plan, under which police and other relevant institutions would receive additional support in phases. “If you cannot provide protection or facilities to a police officer, and your opponent has modern weapons while the officer has only a pistol, how can you expect that officer to fight effectively?” Naqvi said. He welcomed the work being undertaken by the relevant security authorities to strengthen the police, saying the proposed measures could prove to be a turning point for the force. Naqvi also praised the public for remaining peaceful over the preceding 24 hours, saying there had been concerns that protests might disrupt life across the province. “The province is largely peaceful, and the people want peace. Their expectations are clear; now it is up to us to deliver,” he said. He urged the new administration and security institutions to work together, expressing confidence that improved coordination and sustained efforts would produce results. Naqvi dismisses claims of dividing K-P Later, addressing the meeting of Regional Development Secretariat members, Naqvi said a campaign had been under way since Sunday, suggesting that the government was dividing K-P. He dismissed the claims as untrue, insisting that the province would continue to function as a single administrative and political unit. “K-P is one province, and that’s how it will work. We will make it run together,” he said. Explaining the arrangements, Naqvi drew a comparison with the South Punjab Secretariat, which he said had been operating for years with a separate secretariat, an additional inspector general of police and an additional chief secretary. He said the same approach would be followed in the districts concerned in K-P, adding that the arrangements should not be confused with the creation of a new province. Naqvi said the government's immediate priority was to consult tribal communities and ensure that their representatives had a meaningful role in identifying and resolving local problems. He stressed that the council to be established and the consultations with tribes were central to the process. “The consultations that we need to have with the tribes — that’s the most important,” he said, adding that the government needed to focus its efforts on these areas rather than diverting attention elsewhere. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses a meeting of Regional Development Secretariat members, stressing the need to formulate a development strategy in consultation with local representatives. He calls for strengthening police and other law enforcement agencies to… pic.twitter.com/hQEKiQJvvG — Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal) October 12, 2026 He said the government would bring together representatives who genuinely spoke for their communities and ask them to identify the problems they faced before working on solutions. “We will ask them: ‘What issues are you facing?’ And then focus on fixing those,” he said. Naqvi said the security situation was another major concern, pointing to the ongoing conflict with terrorists in the affected areas. He said the police and other law enforcement agencies had to be strengthened to respond to the threat, making security a central part of the government's efforts. “The biggest issue, because there’s a war going on with terrorists in that area, then we have to, no matter what, make our police and our other agencies strong there,” he said. He also called for substantially greater financial allocations for the affected areas, arguing that spending needed to reflect the security challenges and requirements of communities there. To illustrate the disparity he believed was necessary, Naqvi said that for every rupee spent in the rest of K-P, three rupees should be spent in the affected areas. Naqvi said the administrative arrangements and law enforcement agencies both needed to be strengthened, with the federal government providing financial assistance and other support wherever required. He added that the government would continue implementing measures in response to the needs identified by the relevant authorities. He stressed that the measures could not be implemented by one authority alone and would require coordinated efforts. The core committee and the administrator, he said, would play important roles in ensuring that the arrangements worked effectively. “We have to work on it together,” Naqvi said, adding that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was overseeing the process alongside the provincial government. Federal imposes emergency, governor's rule The federal government imposed emergency measures and governor’s rule in K-P on Sunday after the federal cabinet approved the recommendation and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif advised President Asif Ali Zardari to invoke Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution. Zardari signed the summary, transferring executive authority from the provincial government to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. The government cited escalating terrorist attacks, threats to lives and property, attacks on government installations and law-enforcement personnel, and what it said was the provincial government’s failure to take adequate measures against terrorism. The two constitutional provisions serve different purposes. Article 232 provides for the proclamation of an emergency in circumstances including war, external aggression or internal disturbance beyond the control of a provincial government. Article 234, meanwhile, provides for intervention when the constitutional machinery of a province cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution. The proclamation invoked Articles 232(1) and 234(1), stating that the provincial government could not function constitutionally under the prevailing circumstances. Under the new arrangement, the federal government could direct the governor to assume some or all functions of the provincial government, while the powers of the provincial assembly would be exercised by Parliament or under its authority. The chief minister, provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants and advocate general ceased to hold office with immediate effect. The emergency was declared in 12 districts, rather than across the entire province. These comprised the eight merged tribal districts — Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, North Waziristan, South Waziristan Upper and South Waziristan Lower — and Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Bannu and Lakki Marwat. Read more: K-P experiences fourth spell of governor's rule The emergency covered the Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan divisions in full and parts of the Peshawar, Kohat and Malakand divisions, while Hazara and Mardan divisions were exempted. The federal government also authorised the deployment of Pakistan Army troops and assets under Article 245 to assist the civil administration and protect citizens, property and government installations. To assist Kundi in administering the province, the federal government constituted an 11-member advisory council. Its members are Tariq Mahmood Pasha, Dr Aamir Abdullah, retired Lieutenant General Nigar Johar, Samar Bilour, Dr Sarfaraz Ali, Aamir Javed, Dr M Irshad, Kifayatullah, Tayyab Qureshi, Usman Saifullah Khan and Asif Rafiq. Sanaullah Advocate was appointed the provincial advocate general. The council is intended to support the governor in overseeing provincial administrative affairs under the new arrangement. Alongside the province-wide transfer of executive authority, the federal government ordered the establishment of an Area Development Secretariat to oversee administration, security, law enforcement and development in the 12 designated districts. The secretariat is to operate under an Area Representative and Development Council, with the additional chief secretary for the designated districts also serving as their administrator. Under the federal order, the administrator can direct civil administration, police and military authorities, supervise relevant departments and order the allocation or transfer of funds. The order also places provincial officers and personnel serving in those districts under the secretariat’s administrative and operational control.