Governor KP calls for strong collaboration to counter terrorism financing

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Mar, 2026) Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday said strong collaboration among parliament, law enforcement agencies and civil society was essential to effectively counter terrorism and its financing.

Addressing a provincial dialogue titled “Parliamentary Role and Institutional Capacity Building against Counter Terrorism and Terrorist Financing” organized by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) here at a local hotel as chief guest, the Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had remained on the frontline in Pakistan’s war against terrorism.

He said the people of the province, police and security forces had rendered unprecedented sacrifices for the restoration of peace.

The event was attended by SSDO Executive Director Syed Kausar Abbas, parliamentarians, representatives of law enforcement agencies, civil society members, academicians and other stakeholders.

The Governor appreciated SSDO and the British High Commission for jointly organizing the dialogue in Peshawar on an important subject, particularly in a province that had been greatly affected by terrorism.

He said Pakistan had developed a strong legal and institutional framework to counter terrorism and terrorist financing, adding that the role of provincial institutions was equally important for effective implementation of these policies.

Faisal Karim Kundi said elected representatives, particularly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, must play an active role in legislation, policymaking and oversight to ensure that counterterrorism efforts move forward in line with democratic principles and the rule of law.

He said that security measures alone were not sufficient to eliminate terrorism and extremism, emphasizing the need to address the root causes through education, community engagement, social awareness and inclusive development.

The Governor expressed hope that the recommendations emerging from the dialogue would help strengthen policymaking, institutional coordination and efforts aimed at ensuring sustainable peace and stability in the province.

He urged all stakeholders to work together for building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.