Achakzai sees governor's rule next being imposed in Sindh, over water and mines

Mehmood Khan Achakzai, an opposition leader, expressed his concern on Wednesday that governor's rule would be imposed next in Sindh over "occupation of water, mines and streams". This warning came during a resolution passed in the National Assembly endorsing the imposition of governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) due to the provincial government's "deliberate disengagement" from the fight against terrorism.

Political tensions had been high between the federal government and opposition, particularly the PTI, following the party's announcement of a long march demanding the release of its jailed founder, Imran Khan. However, the march was confined to KP and subsequently ended with the imposition of governor's rule in the province.

Achakzai criticized the government for depriving the PTI of its election symbol ahead of the 2024 general elections and compared the current situation in KP to the scenario prior to the creation of Bangladesh. He also criticized the government for not allowing Imran Khan to meet his family and associates, questioning the constitutionality of such a provision.

The opposition leader further highlighted the economic struggles of the country and emphasized the importance of turning to the Constitution and Parliament for a democratic solution.

Achakzai's address also voiced the opposition's discontent with the PPP, which is in power in Sindh, and warned that governor's rule would soon be imposed in Sindh over similar issues. The PTI chief minister's non-functional status in KP had not led to violence or the use of expletives during the protest. Achakzai urged the Centre to give provinces their rights and resources and warned that when the state turns against its own people, they are forced to seek alternatives. He concluded by stating that the imposition of emergency and governor's rule in KP was unjust.