Barrister Dr. Saif criticizes federal government’s inaction, stresses dialogue with Afghanistan as key to curbing terrorism.
PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Saif, has stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is playing a frontline role in the fight against terrorism. He emphasized that terrorism is not just an issue for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but for the entire country, and national unity is essential to address this national challenge.
He urged the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior to take concrete measures at both domestic and international levels to curb terrorism instead of showing negligence in this matter. He stressed that dialogue with Afghanistan is indispensable for controlling terrorism.
Barrister Dr. Saif further stated that the federal government is neither engaging with Afghanistan on this issue nor allowing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to do so. He expressed deep concern over the rising incidents of terrorism in the province, which are resulting in the loss of precious lives. The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the security forces are sacrificing their lives daily in the fight against terrorism.
He also highlighted that the Terms of Reference (TORs) for talks with Afghanistan have been shelved by the federal government. He urged the federal authorities to collaborate with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to prevent the spread of this menace across the country.
The Advisor called on the federal government to stop being a mere spectator and adopt a concrete strategy to combat terrorism effectively.