# K-P to spend Rs70bn on police, counterterrorism

> Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor announces Rs70bn security plan to address terrorism gaps.
- Title: K-P to spend Rs70bn on police, counterterrorism | Shortify
- Summary: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor announces Rs70bn security plan to address terrorism gaps.
- Keywords: khyber pakhtunkhwa, police, counterterrorism, faisal karim kundi, k-p governor, rs70bn, manpower shortfall, surveillance, expanded presence, pakistan, The Express Tribune
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2639284/lack-of-political-ownership-weakened-counterterrorism-efforts-says-k-p-governor
- Author: Web Desk
- Published: 2026-11-08T09:51:14+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: khyber pakhtunkhwa, police, counterterrorism, security, faisal karim kundi, k-p governor, rs70bn, manpower shortfall, surveillance, expanded presence, pakistan, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.