Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has raised concerns over Mohsin Naqvi KP government security commitments following the final stage of talks between the federal government and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities. Naqvi said the KP government had initially agreed to a written agreement and an implementation plan within 72 hours.
The claim came after government-PTI negotiations ended without an agreement over the political situation and PTI’s planned long march towards Islamabad. Naqvi said the provincial government had initially agreed to several measures related to counterterrorism and security.
Security Commitments Discussed During Talks
According to Naqvi, the proposed agreement included a review of the Police Act 2026 in light of the security situation. It also aimed to keep security matters free from political interference.
The commitments included preventing terrorists from operating freely or establishing safe havens in KP. Naqvi said the provincial government had agreed to clearly condemn the TTP, TTA and other terrorist groups.
Another part of the proposed plan concerned Afghan refugees. The KP government was expected to support the national policy on repatriation and the dismantling of Afghan camps in the province.
Naqvi also mentioned increased funding for counterterrorism operations and police. Stronger cooperation with the armed forces and greater provincial responsibility for security measures were also part of the proposed commitments.
The plan further covered counterterrorism decisions in former FATA and the merged districts. Implementation of the National Action Plan was also included.
Talks End Without Agreement
The dispute emerged during negotiations between the federal government and PTI ahead of the party’s October 4 long march. Talks continued through the weekend but failed to produce a final agreement.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah also accused the KP government of refusing to provide assurances over counterterrorism cooperation. He said the government could not compromise on terrorism-related issues.
The Mohsin Naqvi KP government security commitments dispute remains unresolved. Naqvi said the KP government backed out of the commitments during the final phase of negotiations. He also argued that security should not become a political issue while the province faces serious security challenges.
Sohail Afridi Shares PTI Demands
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi separately shared a seven-point draft of PTI’s demands. The proposals included political dialogue, rights for prisoners, greater democratic freedoms and consultation between the federal and provincial governments on security issues.
Afridi also called for formal federal-provincial consultations on counterterrorism and law and order. He said PTI would consider ending its planned march if the federal government provided written assurances on the agreed measures.
The disagreement has left the political and security situation unresolved. PTI has continued with its planned march, while the federal government has said the procession will not be allowed to enter Islamabad.
[IMAGE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi during political negotiations]
