Muqam sees chance for K-P power shift

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Engineer Amir Muqam, has said that a change of government in K-P cannot be ruled out.

He asserted that the opposition would prove its majority at the appropriate time. "A strong opposition alliance with 53 MPAs has the potential to shift the balance of power in the province," he said.

He was speaking during a condolence visit to the residence of PML-N K-P Additional General Secretary Haji Dildar Khan in Swabi, following the death of his brother.

Amir Muqam criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stating that the party does not appear willing to engage in meaningful dialogue, unlike PML-N, which is open to negotiations with all opposition parties. He urged Imran Khan to face the cases against him in court, adding, "PML-N has nothing to do with the verdicts in the May 9 cases."

Referring to PTI's protest on Kashmir Exploitation Day, Muqam said the move was inappropriate and disrespectful. "The nation has already rejected them. Calling for protests on August 14, Independence Day, is an act of hostility against the country," he remarked.

He alleged that PTI's available leadership is attempting to create chaos on Independence Day to please India and Israel. "The federal government, under PML-N, will celebrate Independence Day with full dignity and express solidarity with the armed forces," he said.

He further stated that the people of Pakistan have always voted for PML-N because of its patriotism, and expressed confidence that the party would again form a government under the green flag.