PPP was last party supporting KP governor's rule
PPP claims it was last party backing KP emergency rule amid terrorism fears.
In brief
PPP claims it was last party backing KP emergency rule amid terrorism fears. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party supporting governor's rule in KP due to terrorism concerns. Originally reported by Dawn.
PPP claims last party for KP governor's rule
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party in favour of governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“the step taken in kp was not out of greed or desire for power”
Centre imposed KP emergency rule
Federal government imposed governor's rule and emergency in KP on October 11 citing provincial government's deliberate disengagement from counterterrorism.
PTI mobilised for Imran Khan release
PTI, in power in KP and opposition in Centre, mobilised protests demanding release of jailed founder Imran Khan.
PPP supported federal move
PPP, an ally of ruling PML-N, supported federal government's imposition of KP governor's rule while opposition parties denounced it.
Memon on merit-based appointments
Memon said advisory council members appointed by KP governor were chosen purely on merit, not political representation.
Terrorism as national challenge
Memon identified terrorism as the main challenge plaguing KP and the entire country with Afghan Taliban infiltrating borders.
KP government unwilling to act
Memon claimed KP government repeatedly told to fix security issues but remained unwilling to engage.
Comparison with Balochistan
Memon compared KP to Balochistan, noting both face security challenges but KP government was less cooperative.
Sohail Afridi's stance on terrorism
Former KP chief minister Sohail Afridi allegedly insisted on dialogue with terrorists despite government warnings.
Memon on KP chief minister's responsibility
Memon stressed KP chief minister and government had responsibility to fight against terrorists.
PPP's dialogue approach
PPP tried to engage opposition and insisted on dialogue with PTI before imposing governor's rule.
KP chief minister's refusal to act
Memon said KP chief minister refused to engage on counterterrorism and had a 'soft spot' for terrorists.
Memon on JUI-F stance
Memon said JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman should help government against terrorists despite criticism.
PPP as last party supporting rule
Memon stated PPP was the last party in favour of governor's rule in KP due to terrorism concerns.
The bottom line
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon says PPP was the last party supporting governor's rule in KP due to terrorism concerns.
