Chief Ministers should have personally visited Kurram and brought all political parties on board to address the situation: Governor KP
\n CHARSADDA
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Friday warned that the violence from Afghanistan could spread across the country if not addressed properly, and called for a sustainable solution to the situation.
\n\u201cThe fire that started from Afghanistan can spread to other provinces, and it needs to be dealt with effectively,\u201d he added.
\nHe said this while talking to media after a meeting with Awami National Party (ANP) Chief Aimal Wali Khan here at Wali Bagh to extend invitation to join All Parties Conference (APC) to be held in first week of December at Governor House regarding security issues and province\u2019s rights with federation.
\nFollowing the meeting, Kundi addressed the media, sharing his concerns about the ongoing security situation in the province.
\nThe Governor criticized the provincial government\u2019s actions, saying, \u201cBloodshed continues in the province, while the provincial government is busy setting fires in Islamabad.\u201d
\nHe expressed his concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation, and in response, he announced his decision to convene an APC to address the growing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including in the volatile region of Kurram.
\nRegarding the political turmoil, Kundi accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party of utilizing state resources to facilitate the release of their party\u2019s founder and former chairman.
\nHe also mentioned that the leadership of PTI from Punjab had sought refuge in the Chief Minister\u2019s House Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nThe Governor also raised concerns about the political fragmentation in the province, saying, \u201cCurrently, there are two Chief Ministers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa one, Ali Amin Gandapur, and the other, Bushra Bibi.\u201d
\nHe urged the federal government to play an active role in restoring peace and ensuring the rights of the province are protected.
\nOn the issue of Governor\u2019s Rule, Kundi clarified that no decision had been made yet regarding its implementation, and that no discussions had taken place with him on the matter.
\nHe further pointed out the ongoing conflict in Kurram since October, which has yet to receive attention from the Chief Minister of the province.
\n\u201cChief Ministers should have personally visited Kurram and brought all political parties on board to address the situation,\u201d Kundi remarked.
\nResponding to questions about the recent First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in Islamabad, the Governor emphasized that the federal government must ensure these cases reach a logical conclusion.
\nAdditionally, Kundi stressed the need for full implementation of the National Action Plan to combat terrorism and maintain peace.
\nOn this occasion, Aimal Wali Khan, President of ANP assured Governor Kundi to join APC and voiced his party\u2019s concerns, criticizing PTI\u2019s governance over the past 12 years, which he claimed had ruined the province.
\n\u201cPTI\u2019s policies have been non-political and undemocratic from the start. Their continuous authoritarian behavior has created more problems,\u201d Aimal Wali said.
\nHe also condemned the violent actions of PTI, particularly the May 9 incidents, calling for strict measures against those involved. \u201cPolitical parties that take the law into their own hands should be banned,\u201d Wali added.
\nWali also highlighted the dire situation in the province, saying, \u201cFires are burning in villages, and people are dying every day. The resources of our province belong to the Pashtun nation, and they must be rightfully used for our people.\u201d
\nBoth Kundi and Wali agreed that the solution to the province\u2019s issues lies in political unity and the protection of its resources, rather than relying on authoritarian measures like Governor\u2019s Rule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chief Ministers should have personally visited Kurram and brought all political parties on board to address the situation: Governor KP CHARSADDA Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Friday warned that the violence from Afghanistan could spread across the country if not addressed properly, and called for a sustainable solution to the situation. \u201cThe fire […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446478,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-446461","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n