{"id":516096,"date":"2025-11-23T04:46:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T23:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=516096"},"modified":"2025-11-23T04:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T23:46:02","slug":"kp-cm-suhail-afridi-stresses-strengthening-intelligence-to-combat-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/kp-cm-suhail-afridi-stresses-strengthening-intelligence-to-combat-terrorism\/","title":{"rendered":"KP CM Suhail Afridi Stresses Strengthening Intelligence to Combat Terrorism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> Peshawar<br \/>\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi held a special session with federal journalists, emphasizing the need to strengthen provincial intelligence and law enforcement to effectively combat terrorism.<br \/>\nSpeaking to the media, CM Afridi said he values journalists\u2019 suggestions and has come to hear their concerns regarding both federal matters and party affairs. He highlighted that if the province receives its due share of federal funds\u2014around PKR 3,000 billion\u2014it would significantly improve the capabilities of police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).<br \/>\nCM Afridi noted that even a small percentage of federal funds is dedicated to the fight against terrorism, stressing that robust intelligence is critical to controlling militancy.<br \/>\n\u201cKhyber Pakhtunkhwa is at the forefront of the war against terrorism. Our province has sacrificed over 8,000 lives, including 6,000 security personnel and civilians from various sectors,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nHe also highlighted the importance of border security in curbing smuggling activities, including cross-border drugs, fake cigarettes, non-duty vehicles, and other contraband reaching areas such as Malakand. CM Afridi added that promoting legal agricultural crops, like saffron, could prevent the growth of illicit drugs and provide employment opportunities, contributing to prosperity in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi held a special session with federal journalists, emphasizing the need to strengthen provincial intelligence and law enforcement to effectively combat terrorism. Speaking to the media, CM Afridi said he values journalists\u2019 suggestions and has come to hear their concerns regarding both federal matters and party affairs. 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