K & P

Imran deprived Pakhtuns of their rights: Sherpao

Says QWP is the only protector of Pakhtuns’ rights

Our Correspondent August 06, 2017

PHOTO: FILE

PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Sherpao on Saturday alleged that Imran Khan’s ‘wrong’ polices in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa deprived Pakhtuns of their rights under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The statement came during a high-level meeting of the party in Peshawar chaired by Sherpao to discuss the ongoing political situation. The party also discussed strategy in the wake of quitting the K-P government.

During the meeting, Sherpao said that the party had devoted itself to the service of Pakhtuns and vowed to continue to safeguard their interests.

QWP to strive hard for the rights of people: Sherpao

“The QWP never begged for ministries nor was it attracted by government offices,” he said. “We only care for the rights of our people, and denounce those who accuse the party of adopting such ways,” he said.

The QWP chief said his party is the only protector of Pakhtuns’ rights, and “through our manifesto we will be in power in K-P and at the centre in the 2018 elections.”

He also called for an independent inquiry to probe the allegations of estranged PTI MNA Ayesha Gulalai against PTI chief Imran Khan and said his party always protected the rights of women and respected them. He also offered his support for the parliamentary committee set up to investigate the allegations.

Sherpao also reiterated his support for peace in the region, especially in Afghanistan, insisting that there would be no peace in Pakistan until there was peace in the neighbouring country.

COMMENTS (2)

Kashif Hussein | 7 years ago | Reply Imran Khan, for the past four years, exploited the resources of the KPK government and Pakhtuns to fuel his own selfish campaign against Nawaz Sharif. There is no grand selfless agenda. He only wants to be PM. QWP ministers at least appeared to be performing and PTI and Imran Niazi just couldn't stomach that. Anyways, better for QWP as it will now be able to follow its political agenda without being weighed down by the heavy baggage PTI carries in the Province.

Khan | 7 years ago | Reply Mr Nobody speaks again to get his name in the media. I'm apolitical but if any one can speak on behalf of Pakhtun, than it is I.K since the people of KPK gave him mandate to form government here. After I.K it could only be Asfandyar since we have given them this mandate many times and IF ever PTI is in opposition, ANP is the only party who will be given this mandate again. So before speaking on behalf of Pakhtuns, win election with majority seats in provincial assembly.

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