PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Shafiullah Jan, stated on Saturday that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces extraordinary hurdles due to climate change and terrorism challenges 2026. He emphasized that the provincial government remains committed to supporting victims of both environmental disasters and security unrest.
Following instructions from Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, provincial ministers and assembly members are currently supervising relief activities in the Tirah Valley. Provincial Minister for Local Government Meena Khan Afridi and MPA Abdul Ghani recently visited the Tirah Maidan area to assess the impact of record-breaking snowfall.
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Shafi Jan confirmed that Chief Minister Afridi is personally monitoring the rescue operations from Peshawar. Rescue teams from multiple districts have successfully moved displaced families to safe locations and temporary shelters.
The Special Assistant acknowledged that extreme weather has made migration inevitable in certain areas, but he assured the public that the government is utilizing all available resources to provide relief.
Policy on Security and Military Operations
Addressing recent criticisms, Jan clarified that the provincial government maintains a transparent policy regarding militancy. He noted that both the government and the opposition signed the 15-point recommendations of the Peace Jirga. Despite this consensus, he lamented that “decisions made behind closed doors” are being imposed on the province, creating severe financial strain.
He pointed out that the provincial government single-handedly bore the costs of displacement following military operations in Bajaur. He further stated that the KP administration is ready to compare its governance and performance with any other province on any public forum.
Federal Neglect and Financial Accountability
The Special Assistant accused the federal government of consistently ignoring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in key decision-making processes. He claimed that a “government of 17 seats” is attempting to dictate terms to the province and demanded that those who entered the assemblies via “Form 47” should resign.
Highlighting Chief Minister Suhail Afridi’s “zero-tolerance” policy on corruption, Jan referenced IMF reports to validate the province’s financial integrity. He challenged the federal ruling party to account for an alleged Rs5,300 billion in corruption before leveling accusations against the provincial government.
