JHELUM
\nFormer federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has issued a stern warning about the escalating political crisis in Pakistan, stating that if the current tensions are not defused, the situation could devolve into widespread violence.
\nIn a public statement, Chaudhry criticized Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif\u2019s recent speech as \u201cfoolish\u201d and denounced the Punjab government\u2019s media campaign against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as \u201cabsurd.\u201d He expressed concern that the provocative rhetoric from both sides, including speeches in the Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, could lead the country into a dangerous conflict.
\nChaudhry stressed the need for immediate dialogue to de-escalate the situation, urging that the political temperature must be lowered to prevent further destabilization. \u201cIf the temperature is not brought down, this political crisis could turn into a regular fight,\u201d he cautioned, calling for talks to resume as soon as possible.
\nMeanwhile, in a bold response, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur lashed out at the federal government, stating that the province would not be intimidated by the threat of Governor\u2019s rule. \u201cIf the federal government has the courage, it should show it,\u201d Gandapur declared, challenging the authorities to take action. He dismissed the government\u2019s threats, saying, \u201cWe are not afraid. My people are not terrorists. We will not stand idly by when faced with violence, and if it comes to that, we will not run.\u201d
\nGandapur also made it clear that the provincial government and its supporters would not back down in their struggle for autonomy. \u201cWe will continue to fight peacefully for our rights, but we are not afraid of a fight. If the government wants to impose its will through force, we will respond accordingly,\u201d he warned, hinting at the province\u2019s readiness to defend itself with force if necessary.
\nIn his fiery remarks, Gandapur emphasized the sacrifices made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s people, referencing past incidents such as the violent clashes at D Chowk, Anarkali, and Model Town, where the military intervened and lives were lost. He vowed that the blood of martyrs would not go in vain and that the provincial government would not back down from defending its rights, regardless of the challenges.
\nAs tensions continue to rise, the political situation in Pakistan remains volatile, with calls for dialogue and peace being overshadowed by increasingly combative rhetoric from both sides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
JHELUM Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has issued a stern warning about the escalating political crisis in Pakistan, stating that if the current tensions are not defused, the situation could devolve into widespread violence. In a public statement, Chaudhry criticized Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif\u2019s recent speech as \u201cfoolish\u201d and denounced the Punjab government\u2019s media campaign […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":437895,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-446685","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n