2 days Ago By Our Staff Reporter
PESHAWAR - Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, on Tuesday rejected the proposed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Act 2025, calling it a violation of provincial autonomy and contrary to the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Speaking at a meeting of the QWP’s Central Executive Committee, he expressed serious reservations about the draft legislation, stating that minerals have always been a purely provincial subject—both before and after the 18th Amendment—and any federal involvement undermines the rights of the provinces. The meeting discussed the prevailing political and economic situation.
, QWP’s role and stance in the current circumstances, and the recent surge in terrorist incidents in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Members also deliberated on the implications of the proposed minerals Act and its expected passage in the provincial assembly. Trump administration eyes closure of nearly 30 US embassies and consulates: Report Aftab Sherpao condemned incidents of harassment against Afghan refugees and called for immediate action by all stakeholders to ensure their dignified and respectful repatriation.
He voiced concern over the rising wave of terrorism and criticized both the federal and provincial governments for what he described as negligence and inaction in countering the threat. “The federal and provincial governments, along with all stakeholders, must take concrete steps to restore peace. Peace is essential for both political and economic stability,” he added.
Referring to recent statements by the federal finance minister about a decline in inflation, Aftab Sherpao dismissed them as “ridiculous,” arguing that there is no visible relief for the people and no tangible impact of such claims can be seen on the ground. He also expressed serious concerns over the overall state of affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that there are no signs of development, while complaints and reports of corruption have become a daily occurrence. KP CM directs to release Rs13b funds for completion of uplift projects Aftab Sherpao criticized the ruling parties—Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf—stating that despite being in power, they have failed to present any concrete strategy to tackle the challenges facing the country.
The meeting was informed that Aftab Sherpao would soon embark on a province-wide tour to reorganize the party and strengthen engagement with party workers. Tags: sherpao rejects mines.
