Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said the fight against terrorism is the provincial government's top priority.

Addressing a news conference in Peshawar, he said the eleven-member advisory council has assumed charge today.

The governor said the federal government has assured the province of meeting any shortfall in funds required by police and security forces.

He said measures will soon be taken to improve police salaries, increase compensation for families of martyred personnel and provide free education to their children.

Faisal Karim Kundi said the government will also resume stalled projects relating to police lines, stations, check posts and Safe City initiatives.

The governor said his government will maintain zero tolerance against corruption and scrutinize past recruitments.

He warned that hooliganism, vandalism and violations of law will not be tolerated.

Faisal Karim Kundi said the government will work to attract investment, create employment opportunities and address public grievances.

He expressed confidence that cooperation with the federal government and other provinces will help improve the situation in the province.

The governor said his government would strive to demonstrate tangible progress within three months compared with the previous thirteen years.