DLP Report
SWAT
Provincial Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao, has rejected the federal government’s claims of economic development and prosperity, stating that true economic progress cannot be achieved unless the common people themselves are economically stable and prosperous.
He expressed these views while addressing a gathering in Mingora on the occasion of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Provincial Deputy General Secretary Fazl Rehman Nono joining the QWP along with dozens of his associates.
On the occasion, QWP District Swat Chairman Sher Bahadurzada Khan, General Secretary Razaullah Advocate, party officials, and a large number of workers were also present.
Welcoming the new entrants, Sikandar Sherpao said that a collective struggle would be launched to safeguard the rights of KP and its people.
He termed the federal government’s claims of improving economic indicators as unrealistic and misleading, adding that the rising poverty and growing deprivation of the masses clearly contradict such assertions.
Criticizing the provincial government, he said that instead of focusing on political interests and objectives, it should prioritize serving the poor and protecting the province’s interests. He alleged that provincial resources are being wasted on political gatherings and activities, while the PTI-led government remains indifferent to public welfare.
Sikandar Sherpao further warned that the writ of the government is weakening with each passing day, resulting in a deteriorating law and order situation across the province. He said that incidents of target killings and lawlessness have become routine, reflecting the failure of both provincial and federal policies.
He also criticized the federal government, stating that its attitude suggests that KP has been excluded from its priorities, as no serious efforts are being made to address the province’s long-standing deprivation and backwardness.
Expressing concern over the suspension of wheat and flour supplies to the province by Punjab, he warned that such measures would lead to a sharp increase in flour prices, further aggravating the hardships faced by the people.
