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PM Shehbaz says terrorism in KP ‘must be stopped at any cost’ in meeting with Amir Muqam

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for urgent action to address the rising terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a meeting with Federal Minister Amir Muqam in Islamabad. The PM emphasized his desire for KP's development and acknowledged the sacrifices made by its people against terrorism. Additionally, discussions focused on Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), where the prime minister stressed the importance of continued welfare measures and development initiatives. According to recent data from the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies, KP recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August, marking a 50% increase from July's total of 36 incidents.

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On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad. During their meeting, PM Shehbaz emphasized the need to combat rising terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), stating that it "must be stopped" at any cost. He also expressed a desire for KP's development to match other regions of Pakistan and acknowledged the sacrifices made by its people against terrorism. The minister briefed the prime minister on progress and ongoing matters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), areas where recent events have caused concern. PM Shehbaz directed that measures to ensure welfare and development for AJK and GB's residents continue, highlighting these priorities for his government.

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AJK Gilgit-Baltistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North Waziristan PMO

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AJK GPE · 5× Gilgit-Baltistan GPE · 2× Khyber Pakhtunkhwa GPE · 2× North Waziristan GPE · 2× PMO ORG · 2× Amir Muqam PERSON · 1× Azad Jammu and Kashmir GPE · 1× Islamabad GPE · 1× Shehbaz Sharif PERSON · 1× the Prime Minister’s Office ORG · 1×

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The government and the JAAC have been at odds over various issues, most notably the committee’s demand to abolish the 12 refugee seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, which resulted in violence-marred protests across the region.

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🔮 PM Shehbaz on Tuesday expressed dismay over the “unfortunate events” in AJK in recent months, adding that, however, the law took its course.

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PM Shehbaz says terrorism in KP ‘must be stopped at any cost’ in meeting with Amir Muqam · mixed framing

Claims (14 extracted, 3 hedged)

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said rising terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “must be stopped” at any cost. asserted

terrorism → say → cost

He made the remarks during a meeting with Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam in Islamabad, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). uncertain

He → make → Office

During the meeting, views were also exchanged on matters related to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the PMO said. asserted

PMO → exchange → Jammu

“It is our desire that KP should also develop like other parts of the country,” the premier was quoted as saying. asserted

premier → develop → country

“We regard with appreciation the sacrifices of the people of KP against terrorism,” he added. asserted

he → regard → terrorism

The federal minister also briefed the prime minister on ongoing matters and progress in AJK and GB, the statement said. asserted

statement → brief → AJK

The prime minister directed that effective measures be continued to ensure the welfare, development and provision of basic facilities for the people of AJK and GB. asserted

measures → direct → AJK

He said the development of AJK and GB and the prosperity of their people were among the government’s priorities, according to the statement. uncertain

development → say → statement

PM Shehbaz on Tuesday expressed dismay over the “unfortunate events” in AJK in recent months, adding that, however, the law took its course. asserted

law → express → course

which → abolish → region

KP has also been witnessing terrorist attacks and security challenges for a long time. asserted

KP → witness → time

The province, excluding the merged districts, recorded 54 terrorist attacks in August compared with 36 in July, representing an increase of 50 per cent, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) uncertain

province → exclude → Studies

On Tuesday Security forces killed five terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan. asserted

forces → kill → Waziristan

On October 2, security forces killed seven terrorists in an IBO in North Waziristan. asserted

forces → kill → Waziristan