KP Govt Backed Out of Security Pledges in Final Talks, Says Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday revealed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government reneged on its security commitments during the critical final phase of recent negotiations. The security czar expressed deep concern over the provincial administration’s sudden withdrawal from agreed-upon protocols, which has raised serious questions about federal-provincial coordination on counter-terrorism and law enforcement.

Speaking to the media, Naqvi emphasized that the federal government had engaged in good faith to establish a robust security framework to address the rising security challenges in the region. “It is highly regrettable that the KP government chose to back out of its security commitments at a time when unified action is paramount,” Naqvi stated. He added that such political maneuvering threatens to compromise the hard-earned gains made by security forces in maintaining peace across the province.

The sudden friction between the federal interior ministry and the KP provincial government comes amid a surge in militant activity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Political analysts warn that a lack of cohesion between Islamabad and Peshawar could severely hamper intelligence-sharing and joint anti-terror operations. This political discord risks leaving vulnerable border regions exposed to heightened security threats, directly impacting the safety of local citizens.

In response to the development, the Interior Ministry is reportedly reviewing its security strategy for the province and may summon a high-level meeting of national security stakeholders. Despite the setback, Naqvi reiterated the federal government’s resolve to ensure national security, urging the KP leadership to prioritize the safety of its citizens over partisan political interests.