Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is under mounting criticism as fresh corruption scandals and governance failures come to light. His recent remarks, blaming security institutions and accusing agencies of supporting “good Taliban,” have been widely dismissed as an attempt to deflect attention from his own mismanagement.
Observers highlight that law and order is a provincial responsibility. Critics argue that Gandapur’s administration, plagued by incompetence and corruption, is failing to deliver on its promises. Public anger has intensified over revelations of a staggering ₨40 billion corruption scandal, raising questions about who is truly responsible for the financial mismanagement crippling the province.
Citizens are demanding accountability:
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Who oversees the KP police and CTD, entrusted with hundreds of billions in security budgets?
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Why is Gandapur’s government accused of funding terrorist networks and their Afghan proxies?
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Why is no action being taken against illegal Afghan elements destabilizing KP?
Adding to the outrage, another scandal has surfaced involving the Regi Lalma Township project, launched 35 years ago and meant to house the families of martyrs. Despite ₨34 billion in expenditures, only two of the planned five zones were completed. Plots meant for martyrs’ families were allegedly distributed among favored ministers and bureaucrats. Critics say this reflects a systematic betrayal of trust and disregard for the sacrifices of Pakistan’s heroes.
Political analysts believe Gandapur’s repeated accusations and “expired narratives” can no longer cover up the growing discontent in KP. As citizens grapple with rising insecurity, financial scandals, and institutional decay, demands for transparency and accountability from the provincial government are louder than ever.
