The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has raised strong objections to the federal committee formed to manage affairs in the merged tribal districts. KP officials say the committee was created without consulting the province, which they find unacceptable.
Barrister Saif, KP’s Information Advisor, attended the committee meeting in Islamabad representing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, along with the chief secretary and inspector general of police. He criticized the federal government for excluding KP from the decision-making process.
Saif stressed that the merged districts are sensitive areas formally part of KP, making the province a key stakeholder. He said any decisions made without KP’s involvement would be rejected by the provincial government.
Furthermore, Saif questioned the legitimacy of the committee members, asking who appointed them and by what authority. He expressed concerns about the credibility of some members, noting that one appeared to have been rejected in the recent elections.
The KP government’s stance reflects growing tensions between the province and the federal government regarding control and management of the merged districts. KP demands full participation in all future decisions affecting these areas.
As the dispute continues, KP officials have called for transparency and cooperation to ensure that the rights and interests of local residents in the merged districts are fully respected.