Tarar lambasts PTI, says ‘hours meant for governance spent plotting prisoner’s release’
Asks K-P lawmakers to redirect focus towards development and security issues
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Saturday, alleging that the party prioritized securing the release of its founder over public welfare and development. Tarar accused the provincial government of neglecting governance, spending insufficient time on tasks such as establishing IT centers, building schools and hospitals, and improving infrastructure.
He contrasted the provincial administration's performance with modern initiatives taken by the federal government, such as the IT park and fuel subsidy scheme. Tarar claimed that the PTI had undermined K-P's standing as a peaceful destination and failed to address terrorism, citing the return of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants as evidence.
He also blamed the provincial administration for inadequately funding the police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Information for K-P affairs Ikhtiar Wali Khan echoed Tarar's concerns, highlighting issues with universities, the healthcare system, and alleged misuse of public funds for social media operations by PTI leaders.
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