Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need for cooperation between federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments for the development, prosperity, and maintenance of law and order in the province. He was talking to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that the provincial government needs to further accelerate efforts for peace and security in the province. He expressed that strengthening provincial institutions for counter-terrorism efforts is crucial. Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that the federal and provincial governments will continue their joint efforts to completely eliminate terrorism.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the provincial government must fulfill its constitutional responsibility for maintaining law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and for the welfare of its people. He noted that the provincial government has the authority to take steps for the betterment of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the areas of health and education.
He assured that the federal government has always been committed to the well-being of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Emphasizing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's significance as part of the federation, the Prime Minister said the federal government will continue its efforts within its constitutional framework for the prosperity of the province.
The Prime Minister stressed that close coordination and effective communication between the federal and provincial governments are essential for national development and public service. He assured cooperation from the federal government for development projects, improving infrastructure, education, health, and increasing employment opportunities within the federal framework.
Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the federal government's commitment to taking along all the provinces and focusing on the vision of inclusive development. He emphasized that through mutual consultation and collaboration, national unity, stability, and prosperity can be effectively achieved.