State of emergency in KP to help fight terrorism: Mustafa Kamal

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has stated that the state of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was the need of the hour. He added that the foremost responsibility of the government was to protect the lives, property and dignity of the inhabitants.

The government was following a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, Kamal said talking to journalists here on Monday and stressed the need for strong measures to eliminate the threat.

He said the emergency in KP will help the security services eradicate the terrorist elements, improve the law and order situation and protect the safety of the residents.

The federal minister said that the government would take all necessary actions to wipe out terrorism and to protect the lives and property of the people so that they may live without fear and insecurity.

He said he hopes that Pakistan including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would become a peaceful region and efforts will continue to achieve enduring peace and provide secure future of the people.