Political party head upset over not being appointed KP governor, claims Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed concern over a "head of a party" being upset about not receiving the governorship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), though he did not specify the individual's name. Speaking to journalists in Lahore, Naqvi alleged that the party leader had been reliant on the establishment for decades to advance his political career.

He emphasized that such politicians should not now criticize others, given their past dependence on the establishment. Naqvi's comments came following the imposition of governor's rule and emergency in KP by the Centre, citing the provincial government's "deliberate disengagement" from the fight against terrorism. This decision has been met with criticism from the opposition, including Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the JUI-F chief.

Fazl had been a key figure in efforts to mediate between the Centre and the opposition, but he accused the Centre of reneging on its commitments after the governor's rule was imposed. In response, the JUI-F stated it would challenge the decision through democratic and constitutional avenues. Naqvi also addressed concerns about resource allocation to former tribal areas, criticizing political leaders for not speaking out in their favor during previous years.

He urged political leaders to prioritize peace and stability over political confrontation, given KP's current security challenges.