Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Saturday requested the state institutions to remain ‘neutral’, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Addressing a function in Mardan, he said his government would fulfill all needs of people of the province.
He vowed to force the federal government to give to the province its share in the country’s resources.
Saluting martyrs of the provincial police, Gandapur said that the Force had always boldly faced the wave of terrorism.
He said that the police personnel had given countless sacrifices to ensure peace and harmony in the province.
He told the gathering that the KP government had initiated a number of projects for the masses, especially for the police department. “Firstly, we will complete 600 projects and at the same time will launch new ones.”
Gandapur said he had fulfilled the demands of the provincial police for vehicles and weapons.
He further said that his government would monetarily assist the families of the martyrs under the ‘Shuhada Package’. “We will have to first change ourselves before bringing about a change in society,” the chief minister said, “Those who are in the police department are from this society. I would suggest them to behave with citizens politely.”
“Together we will the system back on track,” Gandapur vowed.
He asked the traffic police not to challan poor people. “I will be glad on that day when you challan an influential.”
The CM also asked people to cooperate with the police in order to ensure peace and harmony in society.