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K-P to spend Rs70bn on police, counterterrorism
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor announces Rs70bn security plan to address terrorism gaps.
In brief
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor announces Rs70bn security plan to address terrorism gaps. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced Rs59.8b for police and Rs10.3b for counterterrorism to reduce manpower shortages and improve security infrastructure within 100 days. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
K-P security plan announced
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced a new security plan targeting terrorism with Rs70bn allocation this year.
Rs59.8b for police, Rs10.3b for CTD
The provincial government allocated Rs59.8b for police and Rs10.3b for the Counter Terrorism Department to address security gaps.
First priority: security
Kundi stated security is the government's first priority, with development being secondary but requiring strong police forces.
Manpower shortfall
Police face a 10,537 personnel shortage, with CTD having 638 vacant field operator positions.
Surveillance and infrastructure
The plan aims to increase police fortification to 75% and surveillance coverage from 15% to 60% within six months.
CTD targets
CTD will expand infrastructure to 34 districts and improve anti-drone capabilities from 1% to 50%.
Merged districts challenges
Merged districts received only 3.2% of security budget since 2018, with police working in temporary buildings for eight years.
Funding timeline
Initial security measures to be completed within 100 days, with further targets within 180 days.
Political ownership
Kundi emphasized that lack of political ownership weakened previous counterterrorism efforts, calling it 'not our war'.
Terrorist casualties
1,003 armed forces, 627 police, and 808 civilians died between 2024 and September 2026.
CTD field operations
CTD aims to fill 638 vacant field operator positions and improve recruitment through the Public Service Commission.
Security infrastructure
The government plans to establish District Nerve Centres in 10 districts to integrate intelligence and operations.
Public confidence
Kundi stressed that restoring public confidence is essential for counterterrorism success, citing Swat rehabilitation efforts.
Youth engagement
The government plans to use sports events and employment initiatives to engage K-P's large youth population.
Funding for merged districts
70% of the Rs70bn will go to merged districts and 12 districts facing security challenges.
CTD equipment gaps
CTD has a 79% shortfall in protective equipment and only 12% access to anti-drone systems.
The main idea
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Faisal Karim Kundi announced Rs59.8b for police and Rs10.3b for counterterrorism to reduce manpower shortages and improve security infrastructure within 100 days.
