PESHAWAR: Abdul Kareem Tordher, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with his own party’s government, raising concerns over unfulfilled promises made during their tenure.
During the assembly session, Tordher questioned why the government failed to complete its vital commitments which included building 50 lakh houses and generating 10 lakh employment opportunities. Tordher asked about the missing 50 lakh houses and 10 lakh jobs while he pointed out that the tourism and IT development promises remained unaddressed.
According to the local news channel Geo News report, Tordher accused the government of improperly managing development initiatives after he explained that his area development projects always get excluded from yearly development budgets. “We need to ensure justice and put an end to the selective approach of picking and choosing projects,” he emphasized.
He presented an urgent report explaining that Swabi district generates high income but currently faces economic difficulties while Karak district shows increasing cancer rates and lacks grade-A medical facilities. The system still uses old technology although it generates low-cost electricity.
The MPA also called for a more structured legislative approach to address the province’s pressing issues. “Why aren’t we getting our rightful share? People fish for free in rivers because no system exists. Tordher stated that the only way to present governance operations in KP exists through PowerPoint presentations.
The comments have sparked a debate within the PTI ranks, with some questioning the government’s ability to fulfill its promises and provide tangible improvements to people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Kundi objects to Mazamil Aslam’s ministerial status, calls it unconstitutional
Earlier, the provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed a heated debate today after opposition leader and parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Ahmed Karim Kundi, raised serious objections over the appointment of Mazamil Aslam as the Finance Minister.
Kundi maintained that the Assembly had reached an unconstitutional decision because it had granted ministerial powers to Aslam.
Kundi stated to the assembly that people should not receive ministerial positions until they complete their official oath of office. “A minister cannot enter the assembly without taking the oath. Kundi expressed his displeasure about the provincial administration because it displayed extreme unresponsiveness to its duties.
Kundi stated that Aslam had breached constitutional regulations because he attended the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting to represent the province without holding an official ministerial post. Kundi stated that he would apologize to everyone if his statement proved incorrect but he maintained that all actions constituted illegal activity.
Aftab Alam, the Provincial Minister, acknowledged that Kundi made a valid argument in response to Kundi’s concerns. Alam confirmed that there was indeed an error in the official notification issued by the Chief Secretary’s office which granted ministerial privileges to Aslam. “We will discuss the matter with the Chief Secretary and address the issue,” Alam stated.
Alam explained that Mazamil Aslam served as an advisor to the Chief Minister while he had received ministerial status and privileges but he did not possess complete ministerial authority.
