ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of failing to tackle terrorism, alleging that its policies facilitated militants and allowed a \u201cpolitical terror crime nexus\u201d to flourish in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe PTI KPK government was not ready to break this political terror crime nexus, and this political terror crime nexus will be eradicated,\u201d Tarar said during a press conference addressed to foreign journalists on Tuesday, two days after the federal government imposed emergency and governor\u2019s rule<\/a> in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The information minister alleged that the previous provincial government had failed to support counterterrorism efforts despite a surge in militant attacks, leaving the provincial police and other law enforcement personnel vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also claimed that the PTI-led government had rejected an agreement with the Centre on a unified counterterrorism policy, arguing that political considerations had taken precedence over national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, who also addressed the press conference, defended the federal government\u2019s decision, saying the constitutional measures had been taken after negotiations failed and the security situation deteriorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two ministers accused the previous provincial administration of failing to coordinate with federal authorities on counterterrorism and said the intervention was intended to restore law and order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government had acted under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution<\/a> after reviewing reports of worsening security conditions and the failure of the provincial administration to address them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had recorded approximately 2,900 terrorism-related incidents between 2021 and 2024, compared with around 8,600 between 2024 and 2026, describing the increase as 195%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The law minister said attacks had targeted the provincial police, armed forces, federal agencies, customs officials, religious scholars and civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He cited attacks on security personnel and customs officials as evidence of the deteriorating situation, arguing that the provincial government had failed to make counterterrorism its priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Azam Nazeer Tarar said the federal government had pursued negotiations and established a committee to resolve differences with the provincial administration, but the discussions had failed to produce an agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said the federal cabinet subsequently decided to invoke the constitutional provisions to protect residents and strengthen the federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under Article 232, the president may proclaim an emergency in circumstances specified by the Constitution, including internal disturbances beyond the capacity of a provincial government to control. Article 234 provides for federal intervention when a provincial government cannot be carried on in accordance with the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The law minister said the measures had been taken after examining the available material and exhausting other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The information minister alleged that the former PTI-led provincial government had failed to develop an effective counterterrorism strategy and had not adequately equipped the police or invested in essential security infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He questioned how the provincial administration had used the funds allocated to it through the National Finance Commission, claiming that substantial resources had not translated into adequate counterterrorism capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarar also alleged that militant groups had benefited from illegal trade and smuggling involving sectors such as minerals, timber, tobacco, gold and precious stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He accused the provincial government of facilitating militant activity, but did not present supporting evidence during the press conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The minister further alleged that the PTI government had maintained contacts with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said the federal government would provide evidence of the alleged links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarar said the Centre had sought a unified counterterrorism policy rather than concessions on the PTI\u2019s political demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He argued that Pakistan could not pursue conflicting approaches towards Afghanistan and counterterrorism, particularly when Islamabad was demanding that the Afghan Taliban government prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The development follows the suspension of the PTI-led provincial government after President Asif Ali Zardari promulgated emergency rule amid a worsening security situation and rising tensions between the Centre and the PTI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the measures announced on Sunday, the provincial government\u2019s executive powers were transferred to the governor, and an 11-member advisory council<\/a> was constituted to oversee provincial affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Twelve districts have been placed under a federal administrative arrangement overseen by the governor: Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Upper South Waziristan, Lower South Waziristan and North Waziristan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Area Development Secretariat has been established to oversee administration, security and development in those districts. The government has also authorised the deployment of army personnel under Article 245 of the Constitution<\/a> to assist the civil administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarar said the new administrative structure included individuals with experience in public service and counterterrorism, adding that the advisory council had been constituted with regional, tribal and gender representation in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said the federal government intended to improve security, strengthen governance and create conditions for development in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responding to a question about the duration of the measures, Azam Nazeer Tarar said Article 234 provided a maximum six-month period for the arrangement commonly referred to as governor\u2019s rule, while the Constitution did not specify a corresponding time limit for an emergency under Article 232.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said the constitutional framework allowed Parliament to review the measures and extend the relevant provisions where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The law minister also said the provincial assembly\u2019s position under the constitutional arrangements differed from that of the provincial government, adding that legislative functions could be restored under the applicable provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asked whether the federal government would consider further steps if the new administration failed to contain terrorism, he said the immediate objective was to improve security and restore normal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tarar maintained that the decision was not intended to permanently displace provincial democratic institutions, saying the government wanted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to return to peaceful conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He further said that the measures are aimed at restoring law and order and safeguarding citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAK SOUCH MEDIA GROUP<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily Pak Souch Newspaper Sukkur \u2013 Daily Pak Special Newspaper Karachi \u2013 Daily Pak Today Newspaper Karachi – Daily Pak Jazbo Newspaper 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cites surge in terrorist attacks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Atta Tarar alleges links between PTI and militants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Federal government outlines new administrative arrangement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Law minister says constitutional measures are \u2018temporary\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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