Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has handed over 10 newly acquired armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from Islamabad Police to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police on the instructions of the prime minister to strengthen counterterrorism operations in the province.
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In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Naqvi said the decision was taken in view of the prevailing security situation and increasing incidents of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said the prime minister had directed the immediate transfer of the vehicles to support provincial police operations against militants and improve security.
On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, today I handed over 10 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) of Islamabad Police to KP Police to strengthen their ongoing counterterrorism operations. In view of the prevailing security situation and rising terrorist incidents in KP, the Prime Minister directed their immediate transfer. The fight against terrorism is our collective responsibility. The Federal Government stands firmly with KP Police and will extend every possible support to defeat terrorism and protect our people.
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) October 12, 2026
Federal Government Pledges Support to KP Police
Naqvi said combating terrorism was a shared responsibility and that the federal government stood firmly with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police.
He added that the government would continue providing all possible assistance to eliminate terrorism and protect citizens.
The transfer of the APCs is intended to strengthen the operational capacity of provincial police personnel dealing with security threats. The move comes amid broader efforts to improve law enforcement and counterterrorism capabilities in the province.
PM Forms Committee to Improve Governance in KP
Separately, the prime minister has formed a 10-member committee to provide policy guidelines for improving governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of Governor’s Rule in the province.
The committee includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
Other members named include Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Sanaullah, Amir Muqam, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.
According to sources, the committee will also include one representative each from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).
The committee has been tasked with developing policy guidelines to improve governance and review administrative measures in the province.
Committee Reviews Measures After Governor’s Rule
The committee held its first meeting in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Ishaq Dar.
According to sources, the meeting reviewed measures taken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of Governor’s Rule and discussed steps aimed at improving governance.
The transfer of the APCs and the formation of the policy committee represent separate federal measures concerning security and administration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The federal government has said it will continue supporting law enforcement efforts, while the committee is expected to provide policy guidance on governance in the province.
