PM Shehbaz, Kundi stress enhanced efforts for 'harmony' between Centre, KP

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi emphasized the importance of bolstering cooperation between the federal government and the province to ensure harmony, as reported by the Prime Minister's Office. The meeting, held in Islamabad, also addressed the province's political landscape, law enforcement, and other matters of shared interest.

Additional participants included Kashmir Affairs Minister Engineer Amir Muqam and Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to KP's development and the welfare of its inhabitants.

The political standoff between the PTI-led provincial government and the federal administration has escalated over issues such as funding and military action. The provincial party has been advocating for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been incarcerated since 2023. Numerous demonstrations have been organized by the PTI in protest, accusing the Centre and provincial administrations of oppression during their rallies.

On Monday, a scuffle erupted during Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi's trip to Lahore, where he alleged to have been "abducted" and subsequently "abandoned" by law enforcement. The provincial administration denied these claims, stating that Afridi was visiting to garner support for the PTI's intended protest march in Islamabad on September 27.