Provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday reviewed security situation and arrangements made to counter any eventuality following tensions with the arch-rival India. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan chaired a special meeting of the provincial cabinet. The meeting was briefed that all the departments concerned are vigilant to face any situation. "All authorities concerned are on standby, while the Pakistan Army is safeguarding the border." The cabinet was told that all institutions in the province including security forces are in high alert position on borders and all necessary resources have been provided to implement plans of all departments in the wake of present situation.

The meeting was further told that work on emergency basis was underway in all services departments and organizations including health and electricity etc. The cabinet also condemned firing on Justice Ayub Marwat of Peshawar High Court. Addressing the participants of the meeting, the Chief Minister warned India not to soar the tensions with Pakistan. He said, "The nation is firmly united for a befitting response against any attack."

He said, "Pakistan does not want war, but reserves the right to retaliate against any cross-border aggression." He urged the people of the province to keep an eye on their surroundings so that enemies' odious designs can be foiled. The Chief Minister said that entire nation was standing behind of its armed forces to thwart nefarious designs of enemy. "We want peace and not war," the CM said. However, he said they will fully defend our country against any misadventure."

The Chief Minister said entire nation including police, volunteers and students are committed to defend their country. He said all segments of the society including institutions and political parties are on same page and we are ready to give befitting response to any misadventure of the enemy.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2019