DLP Report:
PESHAWAR
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Agriculture, Major (Retd) Sajjad Barkwal, strongly responded to remarks made by the Opposition Leader during a recent press conference, declaring that “the Opposition is fighting a battle they cannot win in their lifetime.”
Taking aim at the Opposition Leader’s criticism, the provincial minister remarked, “If the Opposition Leader reflects on his own brother’s tenure, he would realize that the real FIR should be registered against him.”
Commenting on the federal government’s handling of the recent Swat incident, Barkwal asserted, “It is not the federation’s job merely to inform; both the federal and provincial governments are responsible for taking timely and effective action.”
He further criticized the Opposition Leader’s attitude, saying, “In their mind, Islamabad is a destination for luxury and leisure. Their perception of others is shaped by the conduct of their own leaders.”
On the controversy surrounding helicopter availability during floods, Barkwal noted, “The provincial government spokesperson has already clarified the matter. But if the Opposition Leader questions the helicopter’s timing from Peshawar, they should also disclose Islamabad’s response time.”
Defending PTI’s leadership, Barkwal said, “Our leader Imran Khan is in jail for crimes he never committed, while your leader fled to London on a fifty-rupee stamp paper, citing a platelet drop from a luxury jail.” He added, “The dream of becoming Chief Minister should be abandoned by the Opposition Leader. PTI parliamentarians stand united and steadfast behind the Chief Minister.”
Reacting to the Opposition Leader’s alleged use of inappropriate language against the provincial government, Barkwal stated, “Such remarks reflect a lack of political training and amount to an insult to the public’s mandate.”
He concluded by saying, “The public has already rejected the Opposition Leader’s political immaturity by voting them out—despite their refuge in Form 47. The people continue to trust Imran Khan because he represents true national leadership.”
