Key Takeaways
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif calls for decisive action in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Accuses PTI-led provincial government of inaction on terrorism.
- Warns against leaving KP vulnerable to Taliban influence.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called for immediate action to address the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), accusing the provincial government of inaction and collusion with terrorists.
In a statement on X, Asif stated that the province could no longer be left at the mercy of 'incompetent, insensitive rulers and Taliban allies'.
He specifically criticized Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and his cabinet for focusing on a political long march rather than addressing the security concerns.
Asif highlighted the October 6 attack in Dera Ismail Khan, where five people, including two customs officials, were killed, and criticized the provincial government for not condemning the incident or offering condolences to the victims' families.
The defence minister warned that the unity of the country could not be put at risk, emphasizing that an entire province could not be held hostage to the actions of the PTI-led government.
Drawing a comparison with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership, Asif noted that despite facing imprisonment, the PML-N continued to perform its parliamentary role and pursued political disputes through constitutional and legal forums.
He accused the PTI of holding the country and institutions 'hostage' and alleged that it had allied with the Taliban, stating, 'Enough is enough.'
Asif further warned that the time had come to make crucial decisions, asserting that KP could no longer be left to the mercy of incompetent and insensitive rulers and Taliban allies.
Enough blood of KP’s people has been spilled.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Defence Minister
Enough is enough.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Defence Minister
