Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam condemns KPK government for threatening protesting teachers with job terminations, suspensions

Independent Report
*ISLAMABAD, Nov 7:* Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON, Engineer Amir Muqam, on Thursday condemned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for pressuring protesting teachers and threatening them with dismissal or suspension for participating in any form of protest.
Addressing press conference alongside MNA Mubarak Zeb Khan from Bajaur, the minister expressed disappointment with the KPK government’s double standards. He criticized the PTI-led administration for claiming to champion people’s rights while pressuring teachers and denying them their rightful entitlements.
He strongly criticized the PTI government’s treatment of teachers and pledged the federal government’s support to educators. He promised to continue advocating for teachers’ rights.
He criticized the PTI government for planning to file an FIR against the Inspector General of Islamabad and others involved in the raid on the KPK House last month, following the discovery of terrorists there.
Engineer Amir Muqam criticized the KPK Chief Minister for his irresponsible behavior, claiming that his rhetoric about occupying Islamabad and Lahore undermines his credibility. He accused the CM of misusing provincial resources to reward employees with promotions and privileges, and forcing them to attend protests at D Chowk, Islamabad.
He urged PTI supporters to investigate why Gandapur mysteriously left D-Chowk during the protest last month, abandoning party supporters. He also warned the CM against turning the KPK House in Islamabad into a hub for terrorists, as it belongs to the people of KPK.
He questioned Gandapur about the plans he has made for the people’s welfare. Over the course of PTI’s 11-year rule, he challenged them to list their achievements, including the number of universities, hospitals, and people-friendly infrastructure projects, such as roads, that they have built.
The KP government should prioritize people-friendly projects and good governance instead of protesting against the federation. Rather than undermining national development, such as the stabilization of the rupee value, reduced inflation, and lower interest rates, they should focus on improving performance in the province.
Meanwhile, Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has allocated Rs 40 billion to subsidize electricity bills for the poor, a model that KP should follow.
He questioned why the PTI government claims independent MNA Mubarak Zeb Khan as their own, despite not awarding him a ticket in last general elections. Instead, they gave a party ticket to his opponent in the provincial by-election, where the PTI candidate finished last. He also assured that the federal government would assist in apprehending the killers of Rehan Zeb Khan.