Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has blamed what she described as 13 years of misgovernance for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s current challenges. Reacting to discussions about imposing governor’s rule and an emergency in the province, she said KP needed public service rather than political unrest. She shared her remarks in a post on X.
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Maryam said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had faced years of protests, political confrontation, abusive language and social media trends. She argued that discussions about extraordinary measures reflected governance failures rather than the fault of ordinary citizens. However, her remarks represented her political assessment of the province’s situation.
She compared Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, noting that both provinces operate under the same Constitution and share national resources. She questioned why Punjab appeared to be progressing while KP faced insecurity and administrative challenges. According to Maryam, the difference lay in leadership priorities and administrative capacity rather than resources.
The Punjab chief minister highlighted several initiatives in her province, including scholarships, electric buses, rural roads, free medicines, field hospitals and mobile healthcare services. She questioned why similar services were not available to residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the same level. She also criticised what she described as an excessive focus on political protests instead of public welfare and security.
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Maryam concluded that governments should demonstrate performance through practical work rather than political rhetoric. She called for an end to unrest and urged greater attention to public services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Her statement comes amid debate over governor’s rule and emergency measures, although the report did not confirm any formal decision to impose either measure.