Faisal Karim Kundi says sentences were decided by the courts and cannot be overturned through protests
Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi. Photo: File
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said on Sunday that the recent Toshakhana-II conviction was not an act of political victimization and urged political leaders to pursue legal means rather than street protests.
Speaking to reporters after addressing a convocation at Allama Iqbal Open University, Kundi said former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were not targets of political vendetta. He said their convictions stemmed from what he described as misuse of state gifts, adding that the matter had been settled by the courts.
Kundi said the release of the convicted persons could not be secured through protests or political gatherings, adding that anyone who believed the sentence was unjust should seek help through the courts and follow the legal process.
He said the province could not afford further political confrontation and urged the provincial government to prioritize peace, law and order, as well as sectors such as education and healthcare.
Responding to allegations of political victimization, the governor questioned Bushra Bibi’s role during her presence in Peshawar and Islamabad and asked who was responsible for transfers and postings at the time.
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He reiterated that Pakistan has functioning legal institutions and grievances should be taken to the appropriate judicial forums instead of being addressed through political agitation.
Referring to the recent attack in Waziristan on December 20, Kundi said political leadership should focus on security challenges instead of engaging in unnecessary political disputes.
He said the provincial government must fully support operations against militant elements and urged the chief minister to initiate peace efforts starting from Tirah valley.
Kundi said that intelligence-based operations would be carried out wherever militants were present in the province and stressed that the chief minister should extend full support to such efforts to ensure lasting peace.
“The province cannot be left at the mercy of terrorists,” he said.
