Mian Iftikhar expressed frustration over the lack of action against growing terrorism
DLP Report
PESHAWAR
On the call of Awami National Party (ANP) President Aimal Wali Khan, a black day was observed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday to protest the ongoing unrest in the province and the tragic events in Kurram district.
According to a statement issued by the party headquarters Bacha Khan Markaz, district-level demonstrations were held under the party’s local organizations, with a significant protest taking place outside the Peshawar Press Club.
ANP Provincial President Mian Iftikhar Hussain, General Secretary Hussain Shah Yousafzai, Sardar Hussain Babak, and other leaders addressed the demonstrators.
The speakers condemned the provincial government’s negligence in addressing escalating terrorist incidents. They accused Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur of prioritizing political loyalty over his responsibilities, specifically citing his efforts to secure the release of the PTI founder while the province faces critical security challenges.
Mian Iftikhar Hussain expressed frustration over the lack of action against growing terrorism, warning that the violence in Kurram district had taken a dangerous sectarian turn.
He criticized the assignment of only six police personnel to protect a convoy of 200 vehicles and alleged that certain forces might be attempting to depopulate Parachinar.
Highlighting regional concerns, Mian Iftikhar pointed out that while neighboring Afghanistan is developing an economic corridor with China, KP’s leadership is undermining the province’s stability.
He blamed both the provincial and federal governments for the deteriorating law and order situation.
In response to the crisis, Mian Iftikhar announced that the ANP would organize a peace march to advocate for stability in the region, with the date to be announced soon.
