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The PTI Government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Criticized by Opposition Parties Opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Pakistan Peoples Party, Awami National Party, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, have slammed the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government for failing to implement public welfare schemes despite their promises. The parties have accused the ruling PTI of misusing official resources for political activities instead of focusing on development projects. PPP Women’s Wing President Senator Rubina Khalid and other party members expressed their disappointment with the provincial government for neglecting the people’s needs. They criticized Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for using government resources for protests rather…
The opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have criticized the PTI government for its failure to initiate public welfare schemes despite promises. The PPP, ANP, and PML-N have accused the ruling party of misusing resources for political activities instead of development projects. The PPP Women’s Wing members condemned Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for using government machinery for protests and attacks in Islamabad. They highlighted the lack of basic facilities like clean water, healthcare, and education in the province due to the government’s negligence. Similarly, ANP and PML-N representatives expressed concerns over the government’s focus on protests rather than public service.…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order in the province, particularly in the southern districts. He mentioned that efforts were being made to improve the situation and hand over more checkposts to the police. However, he highlighted the need to enhance the capabilities of the police force before taking this step. CM Gandapur addressed the conflict in Kurram tribal district, stating that the government was working towards a peaceful resolution. Negotiations were also ongoing to resolve the conflict in Khyber tribal district, with a potential resolution expected soon. The chief minister…
The Peshawar High Court has directed the ECC to reconsider its decision on sugar export in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within two weeks. This came after petitions from sugar mills seeking export quotas following an ECC decision. The court emphasized the need for a thorough review of sugar production and consumption data, highlighting discrepancies in the ECC’s decision-making process. The court observed that the ECC did not consider key facts and figures related to sugar stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to a haphazard decision. It also noted delays in quota allocation by the KP government. The ECC’s decision to allow sugar export…
KP Government to Conduct Survey in Merged Tribal Districts to Address Targeted Killings The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a significant step to combat targeted killings in the merged tribal districts by deciding to conduct a comprehensive survey. The decision was made during a tribal jirga chaired by CM Ali Amin Gandapur, with top officials and representatives in attendance. The survey will be conducted at the police station level under the supervision of district police officers to separate incidents of targeted killings from other types of murders. The exercise aims to address the issue of targeted killings and is scheduled…
The Peshawar High Court has halted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government from appointing a new chief executive officer for the KP Economic Zone Development and Management Company (EZDMC) following a petition by the former CEO, Javed Iqbal Khattak. The court has given the government three days to respond to the petition, with a hearing scheduled for September 12. Khattak’s removal by the provincial cabinet has been challenged as illegal and unconstitutional. Despite his outstanding performance and previous approval for a three-year term, the government abruptly decided to remove him without consulting the board of directors. The lawyer representing Khattak argued that…
The Peshawar High Court has expressed concern over the increasing cases of enforced disappearances in the province, particularly by the police and counter-terrorism department. Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim has ordered Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to appear before the court on July 22 to provide details on the government’s efforts to address this issue. The court’s directive came during a hearing on a habeas corpus petition filed by a resident whose brother was allegedly illegally detained by the police. The petitioner claimed that the police demanded a ransom of Rs7 million for his brother’s release. Advocate Malik Sarfaraz Khan, representing…