Mohsin Naqvi accuses political leader of anger over Governor’s rule and denial of governorship

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has alleged that the head of a political party is deeply upset over not receiving a role

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has alleged that the head of a political party is deeply upset over not receiving a role in the proposed governor’s rule arrangement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and failing to secure the position of governor.

Speaking informally to journalists in Lahore, the interior minister criticised the unnamed politician, claiming that the leader had relied on the establishment for political support for several decades.

Naqvi alleged that the politician had previously depended so heavily on the establishment that even the air tickets for members of his political party were arranged through its assistance.

The minister said that politicians with such a history should exercise restraint before criticising others. He emphasised that political differences were a normal part of democratic life, but argued that disagreements should be expressed through facts and reasoned arguments rather than accusations and inappropriate language.

According to Naqvi, political leaders should maintain responsible conduct while discussing sensitive national matters, particularly when the country is facing serious security challenges.

The interior minister also questioned the recent expressions of concern by certain political leaders over the allocation of resources to the districts formerly comprising the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

He asked why these politicians had remained silent for years when, according to him, the former tribal districts were not receiving their rightful share of resources.

Naqvi further questioned why those now raising the issue had not spoken more forcefully about the rights of residents of the former tribal areas during earlier periods.

He maintained that the rights and resources of the people living in these districts should be treated as matters of national importance rather than being used to advance political interests.

The minister stressed that questions concerning resource distribution and the welfare of former FATA residents required serious attention, adding that political considerations should not overshadow the legitimate needs of the local population.

His remarks came amid continuing political debate over governance arrangements and the allocation of resources in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where security concerns have remained a significant challenge.

Naqvi said the province was currently facing serious security threats and urged political leaders to focus their efforts on restoring peace and eliminating terrorism rather than intensifying confrontation.

He called on politicians to avoid statements and actions that could contribute to instability or deepen divisions at a time when coordinated efforts were needed to address security concerns.

The interior minister emphasised that the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa required cooperation among political stakeholders, with public safety and regional stability taking precedence over partisan disputes.

He also urged political figures to contribute constructively to efforts aimed at improving law and order, arguing that inflammatory rhetoric and political point-scoring would not help resolve the province’s pressing challenges.

Naqvi reiterated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa needed peace, stability and collective action instead of continued political confrontation.

He said political leaders should recognise the seriousness of the situation and work together to protect citizens, strengthen security and address the concerns of communities affected by unrest.

The minister’s comments reflect the ongoing political tensions surrounding governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the distribution of resources to former tribal districts and the role of political leadership in addressing security challenges.

However, the identity of the political leader targeted in Naqvi’s remarks was not specified in the reported statement, and the allegations regarding the leader’s motives remain attributed to the interior minister.

Naqvi’s central message was that political disagreements should not undermine efforts to maintain peace, protect public interests and tackle terrorism in the province.