‘Abandoned province’: Amir Muqam slams PTI, says not in favour of governor’s rule in KP but security risks persist

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Amir Muqam criticized the PTI-led government in a press conference on Monday, stating that the federal government was not in favor of imposing governor's rule in the province. Muqam's remarks came as Chief Minister Sohail Afridi initiated the party's long march towards Islamabad, asserting that they would "not accept" any policies detrimental to the interests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Despite federal warnings about preventing violent gatherings in Islamabad, the PTI proceeded with the demonstration to demand the release of their jailed founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan.

Muqam argued against the implementation of governor's rule or an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, deeming such a decision politically unsound. He emphasized the importance of maintaining control over the province, stating that politics could only persist if the government retained its authority. Muqam expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in the region, attributing it to the loss of the provincial government's writ.

Regarding recent negotiations with opposition parties regarding the party's march to Islamabad, Muqam mentioned the government's proposal to "be on the same page" concerning terrorism.