It is concerning that the tribal and southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are under the most severe attacks despite the security forces’ continual operations and sacrifices, but what is more unfortunate is that we do not see the provincial government active in this scenario. It also seems that the security issues are solely left to the Pakistan Army. However, to deal with this scenario, the federal and provincial governments must also play a role in addressing administrative concerns, not just on an emergency basis, but also by making civil institutions active and accountable. During a seminar in Peshawar yesterday, leaders of major parties and experts, including the governor, urged the two governments to ensure the issuance of the new NFC award and that the commitments made at the time of the FATA merger should be completed.
According to a security report, 46 terrorist attacks were carried out in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially in the southern districts, in October. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 46 security personnel, including six officers. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 73 civilians, including three women. According to the report, 26 of these 46 attacks have been carried out in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is very critical.
The federal and provincial governments must play a role as plaintiffs rather than critics, even if the forces have killed and injured dozens of Khawarij in a series of targeted-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s southern and tribal regions over the past month. As the statements alone are not enough. A meeting of the Apex Committee must be held right away, and both the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister must attend it.