Tarar Exposes KPK Govt’s Failures in White Paper

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Atta Tarar has highlighted the incompetence and financial irregularities of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government through a comprehensive White Paper. The document sheds light on the province’s poor governance and financial mismanagement over the past 11 years, revealing a total deficit of 725 billion rupees and 152 billion rupees in financial irregularities.

According to the White Paper, the KPK government misused funds allocated for health and education, diverting them instead towards political activities. The report also claims that billions of rupees were wasted on social media propaganda through fictitious companies, exacerbating the financial crisis. The security situation in KPK has also deteriorated, with no significant reforms in the police force or improvements in governance. The government’s decision to place universities under the Chief Minister’s control, rather than the Higher Education Commission, has led to a collapse of the educational system, forcing teachers to protest.

The White Paper highlights the government’s failure to address critical issues such as inflation and unemployment. Despite promises made to the public, neither inflation has been controlled nor public problems addressed. The province has seen questionable payments and irregularities amounting to billions of rupees, pushing KPK’s debt to 75 billion rupees. If the current trends continue, the debt could reach an alarming 2.55 trillion rupees by 2030.

White Paper Exposing KPK Government’s Incompetence and Financial Irregularities
خیبر پختونخوا حکومت کی 11 سالہ کارکردگی بدعنوانی، نااہلی اور ناقص گورننس کی بدترین مثال ہے۔ وائٹ پیپر کے ذریعے ان کی ناکامیوں کو بے نقاب کیا ہے، جن میں 725 ارب روپے کا مجموعی خسارہ اور 152 ارب روپے کی… pic.twitter.com/BclRuZpcH5

— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) December 29, 2024

In contrast, other provinces led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have been successful in controlling inflation and stabilizing prices. However, the KPK government has failed to even form price control committees.

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Minister Tarar emphasized that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, known for their patriotism and love for Pakistan, do not deserve such corruption and mismanagement. He also pointed out that national inflation has decreased from 32% to just 4%, and international bodies are acknowledging the improvements in the country’s economy. Tarar assured that the federal government is ready to extend full support to the people of KPK in improving health, education, security, and economic conditions.

The Minister concluded by stressing the urgent need for serious reforms to ensure the well-being of the public and political stability in the region.