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KP Governor Questions CM’s Stance on Afghanistan, Slams Provincial Performance
KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi challenges CM Sohail Afridi over Afghanistan’s role in terrorism, questions use of funds in merged districts, and calls provincial govt’s 13-year performance “zero”.
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by News Desk
2026-01-13
KP Governor Questions CM’s Stance on Afghanistan, Slams Provincial Performance

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday took Chief Minister Sohail Afridi by surprise by sharply questioning the provincial government’s stance on Afghanistan and its handling of security and development issues in the province.

Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, the governor asked the chief minister to clarify who was responsible for terrorism if Afghanistan was not involved. “If Afghanistan is not involved in terrorism, then who is? The government should tell the police, Frontier Corps, army personnel and civilians who are being martyred every day,” Kundi said.

He criticised voices calling for the withdrawal of the army and an end to security operations, questioning whether the police could combat terrorism without adequate resources. “They say the army should leave and operations should stop. Will the police fight empty-handed?” he asked.

Kundi also raised serious concerns over funds allocated for the merged tribal districts, stating that while the federation may not have released the full share, there was little clarity on how the funds that were received had been utilised. “Has even a single police station been built in the merged districts?” he questioned.

The governor said the 13-year performance of the provincial government was zero, despite the province having significant oil and gas reserves. He urged the chief minister to prioritise unity and focus on addressing the province’s internal challenges instead of advocating for Afghanistan.

Referring to regional and global developments, Kundi said that following the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army, the world was now recognising Pakistan’s capabilities and showing increased interest in doing business with the country.

He added that the international community was also increasingly acknowledging that Afghan soil was being used for terrorist activities, stressing the need for a clear and realistic policy approach to protect Pakistan’s security and stability.
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