ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the imposition of an emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was a necessary step to protect the country, the province, its citizens, the economy, and the social fabric.
Addressing a meeting of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary party and office-bearers in Islamabad, the Prime Minister highlighted key national issues, economic challenges, terrorism concerns, and ongoing developmental projects.
Key Highlights of the Prime Minister’s Address
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Necessity of Governor’s Rule: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif explained that negotiations were attempted for 48 hours by a joint committee, but after a lack of consensus and approval, the government had no other choice but to impose an emergency to safeguard public welfare and national stability.
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Critique of Past Governance: Referring to the past 13 years of governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Prime Minister criticized political sit-ins, long marches, and polarization, questioning the allocation of funds for counter-terrorism, Safe City projects, and police training.
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Terrorism and Security: Highlighting Pakistan’s heavy sacrifices in the war against terror—including 80,000 martyrdoms and massive economic losses—he stressed that the resurgence of terrorism over the past two and a half years has deeply impacted national security.
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Economic Relief Initiatives: Despite global challenges and energy price hikes driven by regional conflicts, the federal government launched a nationwide fuel subsidy and voucher scheme, benefiting nearly 13 million vulnerable citizens through a Rs 75 billion relief package.
Focus on Education and Gilgit-Baltistan’s Anniversary
During separate engagements, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress of Danish Schools construction, emphasizing that merit-based, high-quality education integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT) will be provided to underprivileged children. He directed relevant authorities to accelerate construction work and ensure third-party validation of infrastructure standards.
Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan on the 79th anniversary of their liberation and accession to Pakistan, paying tribute to the unmatched resilience, courage, and sacrifices of the region’s freedom fighters and citizens.
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