Federal Minister Amir Muqam has accused Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of misusing funds collected for a long march.
Muqam claimed that billions of rupees had been collected through Donations from various people.
He alleged that holding the long march had become necessary to justify the collected funds.
However, no documentary evidence supporting the alleged misuse was cited in the provided statements.
Amir Muqam Raises Questions Over Donations
Muqam claimed that the political leadership was more concerned about funds than public interests.
He alleged that some individuals involved in negotiations were willing to approve proposed drafts.
However, Muqam claimed Afridi would contact them and prevent them from accepting certain proposals.
The federal minister linked the dispute to the Donations reportedly collected for the long march.
His allegations came amid disagreements between the government and opposition over negotiations and counter-terrorism measures.
Talal Chaudhry Explains Why Talks Failed
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said negotiations failed over differences concerning counter-terrorism cooperation.
He claimed the KP government did not provide the required assurances to support efforts against terrorism.
Chaudhry also accused the provincial government of being unwilling to implement the National Action Plan. He expressed disappointment with the opposition’s negotiating team over its position on counter-terrorism.
The KP government’s response to these specific allegations was not included in the provided information.
Naveed Qamar Says Negotiations Were Sabotaged
Pakistan Peoples Party leader Naveed Qamar also commented on the breakdown of negotiations.
Qamar alleged that the talks were deliberately sabotaged as part of a conspiracy.
He said negotiations had now concluded. According to him, the government would decide its future course independently.
Qamar said a proposed draft included a provision for calling off the long march. However, he said disagreements emerged over clauses concerning terrorism.
According to Qamar, drafts were repeatedly sent to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister.
He alleged that certain provisions were removed from those drafts before they could be finalized.
Political Dispute Over Long March Continues
The statements highlight growing political tensions surrounding the proposed long march and failed negotiations.
Questions over Donations have added another dimension to the dispute between government and opposition figures.
Muqam’s claims regarding the funds remain allegations and have not been independently established in the provided information.
Meanwhile, counter-terrorism policy appears to remain a key point of disagreement between the two sides.
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