Pakistan: Amid growing militancy, the governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa calls on the province government to support military operations
Pakistan: According to Dawn, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi called on the provincial government to support military operations in the area, pointing to a significant drop in security brought on by militancy.
He said that the KP government must support security measures during his speech at the National Press Club, pointing out that “development projects cannot progress without stability.”
He said that “lasting peace is crucial for business and investment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” citing the detrimental effects of instability on the social and economic circumstances of the local population, according to the Dawn newspaper.
Kundi blamed Afghanistan for the rise in terrorism and charged Afghans of taking part in assaults within Pakistan. He said that Afghans are deemed “illegal” if they do not have the necessary documentation to stay in Pakistan.
The governor emphasized that illegal Afghans are also subject to this regulation, which states that no foreign individual may stay in Pakistan without the required paperwork. He said that anyone who want to work or study must adhere to legal procedures.
According to Governor Kundi, Afghan nationals were involved in the assaults at Cadet College Wana and DI Khan. Pakistan has repeatedly asked Afghan authorities to keep their land from being exploited against Pakistan, he said.
“These terrorist groups are aiding the interests of India and Israel,” he said, adding that Pakistan has successfully retaliated against India via both military and diplomatic means.
According to Dawn, he observed that regular visits by foreign leaders to Pakistan demonstrate a rising interest in defense cooperation and commerce with the nation on a worldwide scale.
The governor also spoke on internal politics, arguing that rational discussion, not insults, should be used to settle political disagreements. According to Dawn, he made references to PTI leadership concerning his contradictory remarks about talks with the government, although he did not mention any specific people.