Peshawar: Chairman Qaumi Watan Party Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has called for immediate integration of FATA and KP in order to put an end to the exploitation of Pakhtoons in the tribal belt.
The Chairman univocally stated that political parties should not politicize the matter for political gains and should unite for the rights of people of the tribal belt.
These views were stated by the chairman while addressing a mass gathering at a joining ceremony in Khazana area of District Peshawar. Prominent figure and leader of Khazana area, Tanweer Khan announced joining QWP during the ceremony.
The former interior minister clarified that the tribal people have rendered numerous sacrifices during the creation of Pakistan and are still fighting for the country but no steps have been taken for development of FATA.
He called for immediate, planned and sustainable efforts for development of the area which will be possible after integrating FATA with KP. He stated that people of FATA have decided to join KP and now steps shouldbe taken to realize the decision without any delay.
The chairman also criticized the Prime Minister for his indifferent attitude towards the smaller provinces and stated that the Prime Minister’s promises to put an end to load shedding by2018 are only limited to Punjab. He further clarified that such step motherly treatment is only promoting consternation among people of the smaller provinces.
“Because of outdated system ofpower supply and transmission lines, it is impossible to end load shedding in KP due to which the province will not be able to reap the benefits of CPEC. This is a planned conspiracy intended to deprive the people of KP from the development projects of CPEC and we will take up the issue at every forum and will continue to fight for the rights of Pakhtoons.” He added.
The Chairman also appealed to the international community to take notice of the human rights vioations in occupied Kashmir and the cease fire violations done by the Indian armed forces.He stated that the conflict between India and Pakistan should be solved by using diplomatic channels and dialogue and that war between the countries will deprive the entire region from development.
The chairman also appealed to the United Nations to take notice of the human rights and ceasefire violations and take effective measures to put an end to the long standing dilemma of the subcontinent.
