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Pakistan's Information Minister Tarar says PTI must choose between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Tarar criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and warned the party against a soft approach toward Afghanistan.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told reporters in Islamabad on Monday that the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) must decide whether it stands with Pakistan or Afghanistan.
During the press conference he criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial government for focusing on the release of a jailed party founder rather than security, and accused KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of failing to condemn cross‑border firing from Afghanistan.
Tarar also questioned the use of funds allocated to KP under the NFC Award and counter‑terrorism budgets, saying the province had declined modern vehicles offered by the Interior Ministry for police use.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry added that PTI’s “soft approach” toward Afghanistan was concerning and raised concerns about recent changes to the KP Police Act, alleging the new legislation would curb police powers.
PTI officials have defended the provincial police legislation as a matter of provincial authority.
Key facts
- Attaullah Tarar said PTI must choose between Pakistan and Afghanistan (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Tarar criticised KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over security and cross‑border firing (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Tarar claimed KP declined modern police vehicles offered by the Interior Ministry (dailytimes.com.pk)
- Talal Chaudhry warned of PTI’s soft approach toward Afghanistan and new KP Police Act (dailytimes.com.pk)
Background
Earlier this week Felo reported on Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan’s Khost province (<a href="/news/pakistan-airstrikes-afghanistan">Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghanistan after drone attacks</a>), highlighting rising cross‑border tensions that frame Tarar’s remarks.
Sources
- [1] dailytimes.com.pk — originally reported as “PTI must choose between Pakistan, Afghanistan: Tarar”
