Pakistan’s interior minister criticises an unnamed political leader over alleged demands for a share in the governor’s rule arrangement or a governorship, while urging political leaders to prioritise peace and security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

LAHORE, Pakistan — October 16, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the head of an unnamed political party is dissatisfied over not receiving a role in the governor’s rule arrangement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or securing a governorship.

Naqvi made the remarks during an informal conversation with journalists in Lahore.

Without identifying the politician, the interior minister alleged that the individual had relied on establishment support for decades and criticised the leader for raising questions about others despite that history.

Naqvi Criticises Unnamed Political Leader

The interior minister alleged that the political leader had previously depended on the establishment even for arranging air tickets for members of their political party.

Naqvi argued that political disagreements should be addressed through facts and reasoned debate rather than accusations or inappropriate language.

The minister did not publicly name the individual in the reported remarks. The identity of the politician therefore remains unconfirmed in the available report.

Former FATA Resources Also Feature in Political Debate

Naqvi also questioned the concerns expressed by certain political leaders over the distribution of resources to districts formerly part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).

He asked why, according to his account, those leaders had remained silent when the former tribal districts were allegedly not receiving their rightful share of resources in previous years.

The interior minister said the rights and resources of residents in the former FATA districts should be treated as an issue above political interests.

The allocation of resources to these districts remains an important governance issue because their integration into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has involved administrative, financial and development responsibilities.

Minister Calls for Peace and Security in KP

Naqvi said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was facing serious security challenges and called on political leaders to contribute to restoring peace and eliminating terrorism.

He urged politicians to avoid actions that could fuel tensions or create further political instability, stressing that the province needed peace, stability and collective efforts rather than confrontation.

His remarks come amid continuing political debate over governance and security arrangements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Political Dispute Remains Unresolved

The minister’s comments highlight disagreements over political representation, governorships and the handling of provincial affairs.

However, the reported statement does not identify the political leader allegedly dissatisfied with the governor’s rule arrangement. Nor does it independently establish the individual’s motives or confirm any demand for a particular office.

The remarks represent Naqvi’s account of the dispute. Any response from the unnamed politician or their party would be needed to provide a fuller picture of the disagreement.