PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has termed the chief minister’s announcement to send a provincial delegation to Afghanistan a ‘filmi dialogue’.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, who was talking to media, questioned what will be the position and benefit of a delegation to visit Afghanistan without support of the state and the federal government. “If they were serious for peace, they would have talk to the federal government,” governor said.
“If you cannot control the province, summon the military,” Kundi said. “You could not maintain the writ at 25 kilometers road in Kurram,” he said.
Governor Kundi alleged that they have plundered the revenue of the NFC Award.
Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur had announced that a provincial delegation will be sent to Afghanistan within two weeks, including the elders of all tribes.
Earlier, Amid ongoing unrest in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday called for urgent intervention from the federal government and armed forces to restore stability attributing the area’s current turmoil to the ‘failure’ of the PTI-led government, which he said had contributed to the escalating crisis.
The governor also highlighted his “efforts” to foster consensus among political parties in the province, emphasising his role in working towards lasting peace. He revealed that he would soon lead a delegation of political leaders from his province to meet PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari to further these discussions.
“The situation still remains extremely critical and concerning,” Mr Kundi said when asked if there was any improvement in the Kurram situation following the recent deal between rival groups.
“There are bunkers and sophisticated weapons that our police are unable to manage or combat. The peace deal has not yielded significant results because those working to resolve the issues lack support from the government. Without that backing, peace cannot be achieved,” he said.
Earlier, After months of violence that killed more than 130 people, a peace agreement was signed between the warring sides last week. But despite a lull in fighting, the route connecting Parachinar with the rest of the province remains blocked.
Asked about the way forward, given the failure of the accord to bring peace, Mr Kundi promptly shared his perspective. “I believe the only way forward is for the federal government and armed forces to intervene and bring peace,” he said. The KP governor raised concerns over the PTI government’s handling of provincial resources, questioning its spending of substantial funds since 2013 while failing to strengthen the police force. –Agencies
