PM Shehbaz, Kundi stress enhanced efforts for 'harmony' between Centre, KP

Dawn · collected 2026-09-15 · by News Desk
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met in Islamabad to discuss improving relations between the central government and KP, addressing issues like law and order and political disputes. The meeting comes amid tensions over fund allocations and military operations, with the PTI-led provincial government accusing the federal government of suppressing its protests and demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Topics

Centre Islamabad Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lahore PTI

Subjects

Centre ORG · 2× Islamabad GPE · 2× Lahore GPE · 2× PTI ORG · 2× Faisal Karim Kundi PERSON · 1× Kashmir GPE · 1× Khyber Pakhtunkhwa GPE · 1× PMO ORG · 1× Shehbaz Sharif PERSON · 1× the Prime Minister’s Office ORG · 1×

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The assertion was made in a meeting in Islamabad, the statement said, adding that the “overall political situation” in KP, law and order and matters of mutual interest were also discussed in the huddle that also included Kashmir Affairs Minister Engineer Amir Muqam and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah.
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🔮 “PM Shehbaz reiterated that the federal government will continue to work for KP’s progress and welfare of the people of the province,” the statement read.

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stressed the need for enhanced efforts for “harmony” between the Centre and the province and to resolve people’s issues on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). uncertain
Sharif → stress → Office
The assertion was made in a meeting in Islamabad, the statement said, adding that the “overall political situation” in KP, law and order and matters of mutual interest were also discussed in the huddle that also included Kashmir Affairs Minister Engineer Amir Muqam and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. asserted
that → make → Affairs
“PM Shehbaz reiterated that the federal government will continue to work for KP’s progress and welfare of the people of the province,” the statement read. asserted
statement → reiterate → province
The PTI, which is in power in KP, has been at loggerheads with the federal government over several issues, including provision of funds and military operations in the province. asserted
which → include → province
The ruling party in the province has also been seeking the release of its founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, who has been in jail since 2023. asserted
who → rule → 2023
It has staged multiple protests to this end and has been accusing the Centre, as well as Punjab and Sindh governments of suppression during mobilisation drives. asserted
It → stag → drives
On Monday, a run-in with law enforcement marred KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s visit to Lahore as he claimed he was “abducted” by authorities and later “abandoned” by the roadside. asserted
he → mar → roadside
The provincial government, however, denied any such move. asserted
government → deny → move
Afridi was visiting Lahore to rally supporters ahead of PTI’s planned protest march on Islamabad on Sept 27. asserted
Afridi → visit → Sept
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