JUI-F head Fazlur Rehman gestures as he arrives to attend an election meeting in Lahore on March 31, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
Terming Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s (K-P) law and order ‘precarious,’ Jan Mohammad Achakzai, the spokesperson for Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Saturday said the federal government may have to intervene in the province.
While addressing journalists at Peshawar Press Club, Achakzai said incidents of kidnapping for ransom and extortion had become a daily routine, while armed gangs were roaming scot-free in certain areas.
“It appears that there is no governance at all in such a free-for-all situation,” stated Achakzai.
He added it remains to be seen if the federal government would launch an operation in K-P along the lines of the one in Sindh or not.
“There is lack of harmony between the federal and provincial governments as the K-P chief minister was not present when Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited Swat earlier this week,” said Achakzai.
The spokesperson added the government of K-P would need the centre’s help in finding solutions for its problems.
Talking about peace dialogue with the Taliban, Achakzai said, “All stakeholders are on the same page regarding talks, however, a difference of opinion remains on the mechanism that should be adopted.”
The spokesperson added the dialogue cannot remain transparent without involving the people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata).
Opposing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s suggestion of holding another all-parties conference, Achakzai said the time to act is now and as his party is a major stakeholder in the region, the grand tribal jirga it has formed could be extended to include other stakeholders.
“The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and JUI-F have reached an understanding on some points, including talks with Taliban, foreign policy, reforms in Fata and the implementation of the Council of Islamic Ideology,” shared Achakzai, adding the PML-N would require some time to deliver on its promises.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 19th, 2014.
Correction: In an earlier version of this article, an incorrect picture was used. The photo has been replaced.
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ET check out the standard of reporting-The guy in picture is not Jan Mohammad Achakzai, its rather Mahmood Khan Achakzai....poor standards when report generates while sitting at home
Wrong picture, this is Mahmood Achakzai of PkMAP whereas the JUI spokesman is a different Achakzai.
@etribune Your story carries picture of Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chief of PKMAP, whereas the news relates to Jan Achakzai spokesman of JUI F. Kindly correct it.
ET, This is the picture of Mehmood Khan Achakzai and he has nothing to do with JUI(F)
pml n wont dare to interfere
What a blunder ET. The picture you are showing is of Mahmood Khan Achakzai, who is the leader of Pakhtunkhuwah awami party of Balochistan. The news is about Maulana Fazl ur rehman's information secretary. Change it.