PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has decided to convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss Operation Azm-e-Istehkam Pakistan, aiming to address the current situation and promote peace in the region.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Ali Amin Gandapur, made this decision following the federal government’s announcement to initiate Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. Notably, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), and Awami National Party (ANP) have already declared their stance against supporting Operation Azm-e-Istehkam until further clarification is provided regarding its specifics and procedures.
Barrister Saif, KP Information Advisor, confirmed that invitations would be extended to all political parties for the APC, with the date and time to be finalized shortly. The conference aims to update political parties on the current situation and seek their confidence and cooperation.
Furthermore, PTI is organizing a tribal peace jirga scheduled for tomorrow at 3pm, which will include participation from central and provincial PTI leaders, along with tribal leaders. The jirga intends to discuss measures for promoting peace and stability in the tribal districts.
Following the jirga, a resolution will be drafted and presented to the KP Chief Minister, with plans to table it in both the Parliament and the KP Assembly, Barrister Saif added.
In related developments, PTI, JUI-F, and ANP have reiterated their decision not to support Operation Azm-e-Istehkam until its details are clarified. Recently, ANP expressed strong opposition to Azm-e-Istehkam, deeming it unacceptable under any circumstances.
Moreover, PTI and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) have also declined to endorse any military operation, urging military leadership to first brief Parliament on such matters.
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Faisal Karim Kundi, visited ANP’s Bacha Khan Center in Peshawar to discuss security and political issues with the party’s leadership. During a media briefing, ANP leader Mian Iftikhar highlighted concerns over terrorism, particularly emphasizing issues rooted in Punjab and expressing reservations about the decision to launch Operation Istehkam Pakistan.
