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Opposition Parties Boycott KP Government’s All Parties Conference, Call it a 'Non-Serious Move'
PML-N, PPP, ANP & JUI-F have refused to attend KP govt’s APC, calling it a non-serious move. “Time for action, not statements,” says PML-N's Dr. Ibadullah.
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by News Desk
2025-07-24
Opposition Parties Boycott KP Government’s All Parties Conference, Call it a 'Non-Serious Move'

Major opposition parties including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Awami National Party (ANP), and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) have collectively decided to boycott the All Parties Conference (APC) convened by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government scheduled for today.

The decision marks a significant setback for the KP government's efforts to initiate political dialogue amid growing concerns over governance, security, and coordination with the federal center.

PML-N leader and Opposition Leader in KP Assembly, Dr. Ibadullah Khan, criticized the provincial administration, stating,

“The KP government is not serious in its decisions. Opposition parties will now plan a joint future course of action. Mere statements won’t suffice—this is the time for practical steps.”

He emphasized that the opposition remains united and fully committed to protecting public interests, warning the provincial government that “an APC alone is not enough; action must follow words.”

PPP's provincial president Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha echoed these sentiments, calling the APC “a political show with no genuine intent.” He questioned the government’s sincerity in addressing the province’s issues, especially without meaningful consultations with stakeholders.

Sources confirm that both the JUI-F and the Awami National Party (ANP) have also formally declined participation, signaling deep mistrust between the KP government and opposition benches.

The boycott raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the APC in fostering political consensus at a time when the province faces security and financial challenges. The provincial government has yet to respond officially to the opposition's collective stance.

Political analysts say the opposition’s joint move might pave the way for increased pressure on the KP government to demonstrate transparent and inclusive governance.
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