PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has urged the federal government to approve its proposed terms of reference (TORs) for negotiations with Afghanistan.
Advisor to the K-P CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr Saif emphasized that any further delay in the approval of these TORs should be avoided.
Barrister Dr Saif pointed out the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government intends to send a delegation to Afghanistan on an urgent basis. He reaffirmed that ensuring the safety and security of the people of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa remained the government’s top priority and responsibility.
He further criticized the federal government for politicizing such a crucial issue instead of focusing on counterterrorism efforts in the province. The K-P CM advisor noted that the federal government did not object to foreign visits by the chief ministers of Punjab and Sindh.
Referring to past diplomatic engagements, Barrister Dr Saif questioned why the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s initiative to engage with Afghanistan on the issue of terrorism is being hindered when Maryam Nawaz can engage in “smog diplomacy” with India. He warned that the federal government’s double standards were deepening the province’s sense of deprivation.
He urged the federal government to stop treating Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unfairly, stating the province is an integral part of Pakistan. He called upon the federal authorities to address the grievances of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and provide it with the necessary support to combat terrorism effectively.
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