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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's government is calling for an urgent security briefing from military and police leaders. Provincial Minister Arshad Ayub says lawmakers are being kept in the dark about critical security decisions made in high-level meetings. He strongly criticized the federal government for reducing aid despite K-P suffering the most during recent floods. The minister also raised alarms about militants gaining access to advanced weaponry that local forces cannot match.

Key Points: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Demands Security Briefing as Federal Aid Drops

  • K-P demands in-camera security briefing from military and police leadership
  • Minister accuses federal government of neglecting flood-ravaged province
  • Questions how militants obtained advanced weaponry surpassing local forces
  • Says province denied rightful NFC award share and tribal district funds
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa feels abandoned as terror rises and federal aid shrinks

K-P Minister Arshad Ayub accuses federal government of neglect amid rising terrorism and reduced aid, demands military briefing for provincial lawmakers.

"Our representatives are answerable to the people. They deserve to be informed. - Arshad Ayub"

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, September 6

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has called for an in-camera session of the provincial assembly, urging that senior officials from the military and police be summoned to directly brief lawmakers on the province's worsening security situation.

According to The Express Tribune, during a recent assembly session, K-P Minister Arshad Ayub emphasised the need for elected representatives to be included in critical security discussions. Ayub stated that provincial lawmakers remain uninformed about decisions made in Apex Committee meetings, which are attended by top civil and military leaders. "Our representatives are answerable to the people. They deserve to be informed," Ayub remarked.

The minister also voiced strong criticism of the federal government, accusing it of neglecting K-P during recent natural disasters. He highlighted that the province suffered the most during the recent floods in terms of both human and financial loss. Yet, instead of receiving assistance, K-P saw a reduction in wheat flour supplies, a move Ayub sarcastically described as a "gift," as reported by The Express Tribune.

He further stated that even Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz failed to offer help to Mansehra, despite it being her in-laws' hometown. Ayub alleged that the province is being sidelined in national development efforts, denied its rightful share in the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, and deprived of promised funds for the tribal districts.

Raising alarm over the resurgence of terrorism, Ayub questioned how militant groups have gained access to advanced weaponry that surpasses the capability of local security forces. He stressed that the military and police leadership must answer directly to the elected assembly regarding these developments.

The minister concluded by reiterating that lawmakers are under growing pressure from their constituents and must be kept informed. "An in-camera briefing is not just a demand, it's a necessity," he stated, as reported by The Express Tribune.

- ANI

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Priya S
The federal government should treat all provinces equally. Denying flood relief and reducing essential supplies during a crisis is unacceptable. Common people suffer the most in these situations.
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Rohit P
The question about militants getting advanced weapons is crucial. Where are these weapons coming from? This needs international attention and investigation.
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Sarah B
While I understand the minister's frustration, perhaps there could be better coordination between federal and provincial authorities instead of public accusations. Dialogue usually works better than confrontation.
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Vikram M
This shows how important it is for elected representatives to have proper oversight of security matters. Democracy means transparency, even in sensitive areas. The in-camera briefing demand is justified.
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Michael C
The regional implications are significant. Stability in K-P is important for the entire South Asian region. Hope cooler heads prevail and the province gets the support it needs.

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