Faisal Karim Kundi says sentences were decided by courts and cannot be overturned through protests
Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: Archive
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said the recent conviction of Toshakhana-II was not an act of political victimization and urged political leaders to seek legal solutions instead of street protests.
Speaking to reporters after addressing a convocation at Allama Iqbal Open University, Kundi said former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were not being subjected to political revenge. He said his conviction was due to what he described as misuse of state donations, adding that the matter had been decided by the courts.
Kundi said the release of the convicts could not be achieved through protests or political meetings, adding that anyone who believed the verdict was unfair should seek redress in the courts and follow the legal process.
He said the province could not afford further political confrontation and urged the provincial government to prioritize peace, law and order, as well as sectors such as education and healthcare.
Responding to allegations of political victimization, the governor questioned Bushra Bibi’s role during her presence in Peshawar and Islamabad and asked who was responsible for the transfers and destinations at that time.
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He reiterated that Pakistan has functioning legal institutions and complaints should be taken to appropriate judicial forums instead of being addressed through political agitation.
Referring to the recent attack in Waziristan on December 20, Kundi said the political leadership should focus on security challenges instead of engaging in unnecessary political disputes.
He said the provincial government must fully support operations against militant elements and urged the prime minister to initiate peace efforts starting in the Tirah Valley.
Kundi said intelligence-based operations would be carried out wherever militants were present in the province and stressed that the prime minister should extend full support to such efforts to ensure lasting peace.
“The province cannot be left at the mercy of terrorists,” he said.
