Peshawar:
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has strongly opposed any military operation within the province, categorically rejecting the distinction between “good” and “bad” Taliban and denouncing the use of “drone strikes in its territory.
The announcement of the provincial government occurred when KP’s prime minister Ali Amin Gandapur went to a media conference after organizing a party conference (APC) in the Chamber at the House of the Principal Minister in Peshawar.
The conference attended members of the provincial cabinet, MPA and representatives of several political parties, including JI, Jui-S, PTI, QWP and PTI-Parliamentarians, as well as the former governors of KP Shaukatullah and Shah Farman.
The participants of the meeting were informed about the current situation of laws and order in KP and the efforts of the provincial government to stop terrorism in the province.
The Prime Minister said that federal authorities and their security forces must protect borders, while the provincial police are totally able to combat terrorism within KP.
“We have been saying repeatedly that there is no place for good or bad Taliban in the province. People who transport weapons under the name of any institution will not be able to remain in the province,” he said.
“Those who support good Taliban must immediately expel them from the province. They are the reason why the gap between the government, public and state institutions are expanding,” he added.
The APC issued a joint action plan that describes several key points, including an expression of solidarity with the families of terrorism victims.
The conference requested intelligence based operations (IBO) to eliminate Khawarij and restore long -term peace in the province.
All political parties, tribal elders, the public, the KP government, the administration and the agencies of application of the law reaffirm their commitment to take decisive and indiscriminate measures for lasting peace and the elimination of terrorism, the joint action plan is read.
Informing the media about the current situation of laws and order, the prime minister announced that Jirgas is being held in all tribal districts and that a great jirga will be convened in 15 days.
“Operations are not a solution to any problem and have not yielded significant results. (Both security forces and civilians have suffered losses as a result of operations. We are sending a clear message that we will not allow any type of operation in our province, nor such an acceptable action for us,” Gandapur said.
“Drone strikes [are also] unacceptable as even terrorists have begun to use drones, putting common citizens at risk. “
The Prime Minister declared that the provincial government would recruit 300 police officers in each tribal district through local tribes to strengthen the capacity to apply the law.
The prime minister also pointed to the federal government, stating that the promises made under the NFC award have not been fulfilled. “Our provincial assets belong to the province and cannot be delivered to any other authority.”
He rejected any “federal overreach” through proposed legislation such as the bill of mines and minerals.
Gandapur condemned the imposition of taxes in former Fata and Pata, which according to him violates the repeated provincial demands. “We do not accept these taxes and we will not cooperate with the federal government on its implementation,” he said.
In addition, he opposed the police (FC) of the border into a federal force and announced that the province will challenge the movement in court, noting that KP was not consulted on the decision.
Taking federal officials, the main minister said: “(DPM/FM) ISHAQ Dar lacks the competition to effectively advocate this province. (Interior Minister) Mohsin Naqvi only understands the Cricket and passengers.
Gandapur also criticized the political parties that boycotted the APC, saying that they lack the courage to face the conference decisions and are indirectly encouraging chaos and terrorism. However, he argued that the KP government remains open to dialogue. “Our doors are still open for them. If they want to meet or renegotiate for the good of the province, we are ready.”
In Afghanistan, Gandapur said the global community has accepted the Afghan government, and now a constructive commitment is needed.
