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Info Minister Tarar blames PTI for rising terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tarar said PTI allowed terrorists to settle in residential areas and called the party a “B‑team” of the banned TTP.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar accused Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) of fostering terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a press conference in Islamabad on 10 October 2026, according to dailytimes.com.pk.
What happened
Tarar alleged that PTI’s provincial leadership permitted militants to establish themselves in populated neighborhoods and described the party as a “B‑team” of the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He also criticised the provincial government for failing to provide modern weapons to the Counter Terrorism Department, forensic labs and police equipment.
What was said
Tarar said PTI’s 13‑year rule in the province resulted in poor governance, adding that the Taliban’s views on women had been imposed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also targeted provincial chief minister Sohail Afridi, claiming Afridi spent six‑hour meetings on disruptive activities rather than development.
How it came about
The remarks follow earlier federal criticism of PTI’s security record, including Tarar’s September 2026 warning that the party must choose between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and similar accusations by Minister Amir Muqam.
Key facts
- Attaullah Tarar blamed PTI for rising terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Tarar called PTI a “B‑team” of the banned TTP (dailytimes.com.pk)
- He said the provincial government failed to equip the Counter Terrorism Department and police (dailytimes.com.pk)
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “Attaullah Tarar blames PTI for rising terrorism in KP”
