Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that instability in Afghanistan is adversely affecting the peace and order in the province. He emphasised that sustainable peace requires dialogue with Kabul. “Our armed forces, police, and people have made enormous sacrifices to root out terrorism. We salute the martyrs who laid down their lives for peace,” he said, adding, “For a long-term solution, negotiations with Afghanistan are necessary, and it is encouraging that the federal government has agreed with my proposal in this regard.” He expressed these views while addressing the participants from the 26th National Security and War Course under the National Defence University, which visited the Chief Minister’s House, Peshawar, on Friday. Acting Inspector General of Police, along with senior officials of the Planning & Development and Finance Departments, also attended the meeting. During the interaction, the delegation was briefed on provincial administration, financial management, development programmes, and security measures. Highlighting the province’s challenges and opportunities, Gandapur said, “K-P is rich in natural resources but past governments failed to utilise them effectively. When we assumed office, the province was in the grip of severe financial and security challenges. From day one, we adopted a model of economic self-reliance and invested heavily in sectors with strong growth potential.”
Afghan instability directly affects KP, says Gandapur
Published on: October 4, 2025 3:11 AM