Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Friday accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government of securing an exemption from attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Addressing a press conference, he claimed that PTI leaders feared the militant group, which was why they were reportedly not targeted.
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Tarar criticised the provincial leadership for being narrow-minded and irresponsible, saying it was unfortunate that a province known for its brave and dignified people was under such governance.
He also condemned personal and derogatory attacks on women by PTI leaders, calling the conduct cowardly and unacceptable in a civilised society.
پی ٹی آئی کالعدم ٹی ٹی پی کا سیاسی ونگ ہے، ان پر حملہ نہیں ہوگا، عطاتارڑ#PTI #PMLN pic.twitter.com/p0L4lMmjA1
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The minister highlighted the KP government’s alleged poor performance in health and education.
He pointed to shortages of staff in universities, the lack of women’s colleges in several districts, and claimed that even provincial ministers preferred treatment outside the province.
On the issue of terrorism, Tarar reiterated that the TTP remained an enemy of Pakistan and praised the armed forces and security personnel for protecting the country despite ongoing threats.
He vowed that militants would be relentlessly pursued and held accountable.
Tarar also praised overseas Pakistanis for sending record remittances, which he said strengthened the national economy despite calls for boycotts by some political groups.
He defended the prime minister’s foreign visits, noting that they had expanded trade opportunities, including increased halal meat and rice quotas in Malaysia.
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The press conference comes amid heightened political tensions between the PTI-led provincial government and the federal administration, with both sides trading allegations over governance and security issues.
Analysts suggest the remarks are part of a broader narrative ahead of upcoming political mobilisations in the country.