A party head upset about not being appointed as KP governor, claims Naqvi
LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday claimed that the “head of a party” was “extremely upset” about not being appointed the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, without naming anyone. “The head of a party is extremely upset over being denied a role in the imposition of governor rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and not getting the governorship,” Naqvi alleged while speaking to journalists in…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed concern on Friday regarding a party leader's disappointment over not being appointed as the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Naqvi did not specify the individual's name. He alleged that this party head had relied on the establishment for decades to advance his political career and was now upset about not receiving the governorship. Naqvi further criticized such politicians for their criticism now, considering they had benefited from the same system they now denounce.
The imposition of governor's rule and emergency in KP was announced by the Centre, citing the provincial government's "deliberate disengagement" from the fight against terrorism. This decision has drawn criticism from several quarters, including opposition parties like Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
Tensions between the Centre and opposition parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in KP, had been high in the days leading up to the imposition of governor's rule. This was due to the announcement of a protest march by Fazl's party to Islamabad to demand the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Previous negotiations between the two sides failed to resolve the deadlock. Fazl, who was seen as a potential mediator, had accused the Centre of reneging on its commitments after the governor's rule was imposed. In response, Fazl's party rejected the decision and vowed to challenge it through democratic and constitutional forums, including public, parliament, and courts.
Naqvi also addressed concerns over resource allocation to former tribal areas, criticizing political leaders for not speaking out for the rights of these regions when they were not receiving their rightful share for years. He emphasized that these issues should take precedence over political interests and called on political leaders to play a constructive role in restoring peace and combating terrorism in the province.
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