Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar criticizes the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for failing to act against terrorism.
- Tarar alleges that the provincial government is facilitating terrorism for political and financial gains.
- The minister demands details on the use of funds meant for counter-terrorism efforts.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for its perceived inaction against terrorism. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad, Tarar alleged that the provincial government is facilitating terrorism for political and financial gains, despite numerous casualties.
Tarar stated, 'The PTI leadership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the B team of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),' highlighting the government's alleged complicity in supporting terrorist activities. He further accused the provincial government of deliberately refraining from bringing non-customs-paid vehicles under the legal framework, which he believes are used in terrorist activities.
The information minister also demanded that the provincial government provide details on the utilization of funds meant for counter-terrorism efforts. He criticized the KP government for not installing Safe City cameras despite receiving significant funds for this purpose. Tarar expressed the federal government's firm resolve to eliminate terrorism, stating, 'You have not installed Safe City cameras despite taking huge funds.'
In his remarks, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry highlighted the involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist incidents in Pakistan. He regretted that the PTI does not condemn Afghanistan over the issue. Chaudhry also criticized the KP government for not providing adequate resources to the police and empowering them to deal with the menace of terrorism. He lamented that under the KP Police Act, 2026, an attempt has been made to further curtail the powers of the police.
Tarar also criticized the performance of the KP government, stating, 'The PTI has been in power in the province for more than twelve and a half years, yet the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa still travel to other provinces for medical treatment.' He emphasized the need for the provincial government to take practical steps against terrorism and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
The federal government's stance on terrorism is clear, with Tarar expressing, 'We will not rest until the scourge of terrorism is eliminated from the country.' He called for a comprehensive approach to address the issue, including the provision of adequate resources and empowerment of law enforcement agencies.
The criticism from the federal government comes at a time when the KP government is facing increasing pressure to address the ongoing security challenges in the province. The allegations of facilitating terrorism and the failure to utilize funds effectively are likely to further strain relations between the federal and provincial governments.
The PTI-led KP government has not commented on these allegations, and the situation is closely monitored by the public and media alike.
The PTI leadership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the B team of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP),
Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
You have not installed Safe City cameras despite taking huge funds,
Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
The PTI has been in power in the province for more than twelve and a half years, yet the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa still travel to other provinces for medical treatment,
Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting
