PTI\u2019s 13-Year rule
\nGovernor criticized the federal government over high electricity tariffs, the delay in NFC Award allocations
\n ISLAMABAD
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, in a meeting with a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), led by Senior Journalist Kazim Khan, expressed deep concerns over the province\u2019s severe economic, administrative, and security challenges.
\nGovernor Kundi squarely blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what he described as unprecedented corruption and mismanagement during its 13-year tenure in the province.
\nHe alleged massive embezzlement in projects like mosque solarization schemes, with billions lost, notably highlighting irregularities in Kohistan and other districts.
\nHe criticized the collapse of local government institutions, saying that funds are insufficient even for basic salaries and that recruitment for low-grade positions is marred by bribery. Universities are in a dire state, with salaries and pensions halted, yet recruitment continues through financial kickbacks.
\nOn the healthcare front, Governor Kundi lamented the monetization of basic services, including medical tests and medicine distribution, alleging favoritism and profiteering at the cost of patient care.
\nRaising the question of accountability, he asked, \u201cWhere is the Billion Tree Project now?\u201d while underlining the neglect of agriculture despite it being the backbone of the economy.
\nHe also criticized the federal government over high electricity tariffs, the delay in NFC Award allocations, and up to 18 hours of load-shedding in the province. Highlighting development needs, he reiterated his commitment to inaugurating the Chashma Lift Canal project to meet South KP\u2019s food requirements.
\nHe also emphasized the economic benefits of linking Kalabagh Dam with the Jinnah Canal, proposing that the Chief Minister present a bill in the assembly to safeguard the province\u2019s water rights.
\nThe Governor expressed regret over the lack of progress on the Southern KP and Balochistan route of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying even the existing infrastructure is deteriorating due to corruption.
\nOn security, he painted a grim picture, daylight extortion checkpoints, armed hold-ups, and loss of public trust.
\nReferring to an incident involving the son of JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman being stopped by armed men on a highway, he questioned the law enforcement\u2019s control.
\nHe revealed that 750 bunkers were constructed in Kurram without transparency on their purpose or origin, restricting humanitarian access.
\nHe urged the Chief Minister to sit in Kohat with his cabinet and the Inspector General of Police until the region\u2019s issues, especially Kurram\u2019s, are resolved.
\nKundi voiced disappointment that despite sharing the same constituency with the Chief Minister and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, there is no peace in the region.
\nAddressing political fragmentation, he claimed PTI is now divided into factions and accused provincial facilitators of offering safe passage to those under investigation in Islamabad.
\nHe also alleged that funds allocated for merged tribal districts have been misappropriated, depriving students of basic services like internet, forcing them to stay on campus during holidays.
\nCalling for a political consensus, he proposed forming a cross-party jirga from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to advocate for the province\u2019s constitutional and financial rights.
\n\u201cThe Chief Ministers of Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan raise their voices for their provinces, but our CM seems focused elsewhere,\u201d he said, adding that organizations like Alkhidmat Foundation often deliver aid before state institutions raising serious concerns about governance.
\nHe concluded that growing dissent against FATA\u2019s merger stems from continued injustices, and the provincial budget is nothing more than \u201cempty rhetoric.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PTI\u2019s 13-Year rule Governor criticized the federal government over high electricity tariffs, the delay in NFC Award allocations ISLAMABAD Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, in a meeting with a delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), led by Senior Journalist Kazim Khan, expressed deep concerns over the province\u2019s severe economic, administrative, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-484885","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n