PTI's rally will not be allowed to march past Attock, warns Kundi

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has warned that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march will not be permitted to continue beyond Punjab’s Attock. Despite warnings from the federal government, the opposition party has proceeded with its demonstration aimed at securing the release of party founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

After unsuccessful negotiations with the federal government over differences, particularly concerning counterterrorism policy, PTI leader Imran Khan initiated the march. Kundi, speaking to Geo News, stated that the march would not surpass Attock, cautioning PTI to be wary of taking further steps. He criticized the party for lacking the necessary capacity to proceed further, questioning their claim of having two million participants.

Kundi further questioned the province's suffering due to terrorism while the PTI seeks to march to Islamabad. He also addressed the recent meeting he held with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where security concerns and dialogue with PTI were discussed. Kundi accused PTI of remaining silent on terrorist incidents and criticized the PTI-led KP government for not taking action against militants.

He alleged that Imran Khan, known as "Taliban Khan," had connections with militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the past. Kundi further claimed that KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was influenced by PTI leader Muraad Saeed, whom he described as a "run-away," and vowed to bring Saeed to justice.