Federal cabinet gives nod to imposition of emergency in KP; summary sent to president

[prothought]

So it was about minerals

So, keep the minerals buried in the ground while people die of poverty. Brainless idiots.

 

[Meengla]

The examples of 'Not a single french citizen came to street to face the Nazis' and 'Not a single german came to the wall' don't apply to Pakistan. Do you think Pakistan's military is a foreign occupation force? Any PTI-supporter thinking so needs to visit a mental hospital.

The same people who are working hard to malign the Pakistani military were praising the Pakistani military before their Idiot Khan whispered into their ears the word 'Establishment'. The Cultists can't admit because they have been brainwashed.
As for me, I make no distinction between the Pakistani military and the rest of the Pakistani society. The Pakistani military comes from all ethnic groups, of all creeds, from all regions of Pakistan and the vast majority come from poor to low middle class families. But unlike other segments of the society, the Pakistani military is much more efficient in delivering the results and is the guardian of Pakistan's frontiers. The Indians know that well and thus they are trying to undermine Pakistan by undermining the Pakistani military. And unfortunately, the Idiot Khan, just as he was losing the No Confidence Motion, fell into the Indian plans. I don't blame the Indians, BTW, but I do blame the Idiot Khan and his followers for joining the Indian designs.
Imran Khan is the vilest of all Pakistani political figures--second only to Mujub ur Rehman!

 

[Forsvaret]

Doing my bit in responding the enemy propaganda.

Ok, then please respond to this "enemy" propaganda : Military establishment brought IK / PTI to power in 2018. Also: PTI / IK is doing "enemy's" propaganda since 2022.

 

[Forsvaret]

So, keep the minerals buried in the ground while people die of poverty.

Wait! Didn't you just earlier say that these minerals aren't actually buried in the ground but being "used" for terrorism in Pakistan? So which one is it? :

PTI goons issued more than 4000 mining permits to terrorists. Widespread illegal mining was also allowed in KPK. This was being used to support terrorism in Pakistan.

 

[RescueRanger]

The same people who are working hard to malign the Pakistani military were praising the Pakistani military before their Idiot Khan whispered into their ears the word 'Establishment'. The Cultists can't admit because they have been brainwashed.
As for me, I make no distinction between the Pakistani military and the rest of the Pakistani society. The Pakistani military comes from all ethnic groups, of all creeds, from all regions of Pakistan and the vast majority come from poor to low middle class families. But unlike other segments of the society, the Pakistani military is much more efficient in delivering the results and is the guardian of Pakistan's frontiers. The Indians know that well and thus they are trying to undermine Pakistan by undermining the Pakistani military. And unfortunately, the Idiot Khan, just as he was losing the No Confidence Motion, fell into the Indian plans. I don't blame the Indians, BTW, but I do blame the Idiot Khan and his followers for joining the Indian designs.
Imran Khan is the vilest of all Pakistani political figures--second only to Mujub ur Rehman!

Brilliant post, would that others would read it objectively and digest it's contents without bias.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

KP Governor Kundi announces suspension of gold mining across province​

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday announced a ban on gold mining across the province and the revocation of all mining leases as part of measures to curb illegal mining.

Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Governor Kundi condemned the attack in Kohat that claimed the lives of 10 police personnel returning from an operation against illegal mining in the region.

He said an exemplary operation would be launched against those responsible for the attack, as well as their facilitators, as part of the government’s future strategy.

“There will be zero tolerance for those involved in this,” he said.

The governor also directed mining leaseholders to remove heavy machinery from the relevant areas within a week, warning that they would be held responsible for any losses incurred otherwise.

“After one week, the machinery, if not removed, will be seized,” Governor Kundi said, adding that the fines imposed this time would not be limited to Rs25,000 or Rs30,000, as had been the case under magistrates, but could reach Rs2 million under the law.

“We are also investigating why fines were not being imposed in accordance with the law,” he said.

The governor added that any politicians or individuals from other institutions found to be involved in illegal mining would be punished in accordance with the law.

On the Kohat incident, Governor Kundi said that following the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule, the administration had launched an operation against illegal gold mining.


On October 11, 2026, the federal government imposed an emergency and governor’s rule in KP following the President’s approval of the federal cabinet’s recommendations. It cited KP government’s “deliberate disengagement from the fight against terrorism” and the deteriorating security situation in the province.

An 11-member technocratic KP Advisory Council was formed to assist the governor in running the province, and a new chief secretary was appointed.

He said police personnel were targeted by Fitna al-Khawarij while returning from a successful operation.

“Fitna al-Khawarij and illegal miners had a nexus. The miners used to pay extortion money to the terrorists and, in return, received protection from them,” the governor said, adding that this nexus was responsible for the martyrdom of the police personnel.

Fitna al Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

He also shared a list of illegal mining equipment and machinery operating in Kohat. Mining was under way in two blocks — C and D — he said.


“Some 8,350 trucks, 3,660 excavators, 1,730 tractor trolleys with dynamos, 1,600 dumpers, 200 heavy loaders and between 49,000 and 51,000 labourers were involved in the mining activity,” Governor Kundi said, adding that illegal mining was worth Rs4.92 billion a month.

“Eighty per cent of the profits were being sent to Afghanistan and used for terrorist activities against Pakistan,” he said.

The governor further stated that during the tenure of the PTI government, a ‘Youth Committee’ was formed in February 2026 under the chairmanship of a Taliban leader, Naimatullah alias Commander.

“The purpose of this Youth Committee was to collect extortion money from locals and non-locals — Rs800,000 from locals and Rs110,000 from non-locals every week,” he said.

The money was being used by Fitna al-Khawarij against Pakistan, its security forces and police, he added.

The governor assured that there would be no political victimisation, adding that anyone found involved in the nexus would be held accountable.

“If there is no system of reward and punishment, neither this province nor this country will move forward. This country can no longer run under the doctrine of necessity,” he said.

He said anyone found guilty, whether a politician, bureaucrat or police officer, would have to face the consequences, regardless of how influential they were.

Governor Kundi also shared a list of people allegedly involved in illegal activities across KP, including 12 politicians: Aftab Alam of PTI, MNA Sheheryar Afridi of PTI, Senator Khurram Zeeshan of PTI, former Gambat town nazim Sajid Iqbal, former Lachi town nazim Ehsan, former MNA Amjad Afridi of PPP, former district mayor Seth Saifullah of JUI-F, Naseem Afridi, former JUI-F candidate Advocate Hammad Azam, Sohail Afridi’s brother Naveed, Azhar Bukhari and Nazir Afridi.

He also shared a list of local residents allegedly involved in the illegal activities.

The governor announced the establishment of a task force, named after martyred Deputy Superintendent of Police Haider Zaman, to formulate a “comprehensive and lasting” strategy for gold mining activities in KP within three weeks.

“We are bringing in a comprehensive system governing mining leases, related laws and security for mining workers under future leases,” he said.

Governor Kundi also announced that a judicial commission, headed by a retired Peshawar High Court (PHC) judge, would be formed by the following week to investigate the Kohat attack.

“We hope that the report will come soon so those responsible can be held accountable,” he said.

The governor also urged members of the KP Advisory Council to investigate all those involved in illegal gold mining and examine how large numbers of mining licences had been granted.

At the outset of his press conference, the KP governor said more than a month had passed since the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in KP. “We will try to move in the right direction,” he said.

He said action had been taken in certain areas and the administration had received positive feedback.

“However, our topmost priority is to restore peace in the province and protect the rights and lives of the people,” he said.

Governor Kundi said the provincial administration had also decided to protect KP’s resources and would not allow anyone to plunder them.

Referring to the recent two-day minerals conference, the governor said the province was keen to enter into joint ventures to utilise its resources. However, he added, protecting the people and their rights would come first.

“For the past 13 years, the resources of our province have been looted,” he said.

He said that whenever the provincial government invited international investors and national companies to invest in KP’s natural resources, some people opposed the move, claiming that the province’s resources were being sold off.

“We are not selling your resources. Above all, the interests of the people of the province will be protected,” he said.

Governor Kundi alleged that those raising objections to the initiative were themselves responsible for plundering KP’s resources.

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman had alleged that the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency in KP in October 2026 was linked to the federal government’s motive to take control of the province’s resources.

“We are fighting a war against terrorism and we have burnt our boats. Accepting defeat is not a choice for us,” Kundi said, reaffirming his commitment to winning the fight against terrorism and bringing peace and development to the province.

The governor reiterated his call for an effective system of reward and punishment, vowing that no one who had plundered the province’s resources would be spared, regardless of their position or status.

This is the response I expected after killing of 10 police personnel and Kundi delivered.

 

[Goenitz]

And unfortunately, the Idiot Khan, just as he was losing the No Confidence Motion, fell into the Indian plans. I don't blame the Indians, BTW, but I do blame the Idiot Khan and his followers for joining the Indian designs.
Imran Khan is the vilest of all Pakistani political figures--second only to Mujub ur Rehman!

then why did people vote in Feb 2024 under the internet blockade, when there was no symbol, submission papers were snatched by the ISI BRAVEMEN, and whatnot...

The Pakistani military comes from all ethnic groups, of all creeds, from all regions of Pakistan and the vast majority come from poor to low middle class families.

It is mainly from northern Pakistan. The other segment representation is minimal. This is also true for the civil bureaucracy

 

[Meengla]

then why did people vote in Feb 2024 under the internet blockade, when there was no symbol, submission papers were snatched by the ISI BRAVEMEN, and whatnot...

I have never denied that some seats were stolen from Imran Khan in the Feb. 2024 elections. From various sources, about 15-25 were stolen which would give Imran more seats but maybe not even a simple majority. On the flip side, the other parties have their own vote banks: People voting for 'Islam', for 'Bhutto' or for Biryani. They would form the majority anti-Imran vote.
BTW, I am also not complaining that some seats were stolen from Imran! Those who gave the power to him, took it away! And judging by Imran's record as the PM and his subsequent actions after losing power, Good Job Establishment!!

 

[Forsvaret]

Those who gave the power to him, took it away! And judging by Imran's record as the PM and his subsequent actions after losing power, Good Job Establishment!!

When establishment brings IK into power in 2018 = establishment bad / establishment made a mistake / establishment this & that
When establishment removes IK from power in 2022 = good job establishment!
You bughz-e-imran types are becoming so damn predictable. Do a better job next time:

Ok, then please respond to this "enemy" propaganda : Military establishment brought IK / PTI to power in 2018. Also: PTI / IK is doing "enemy's" propaganda since 2022.

 

[Dr khan]

So, keep the minerals buried in the ground while people die of poverty. Brainless idiots.

People have made alot of money in balchistan when sandesk and all that gas was taken out

So much money that even primary care education is 100%

Dont say politician were corrupt, you do know you can out Governor raj Right??

 

[Dr khan]

Brilliant post, would that others would read it objectively and digest it's contents without bias.

I read it? Whats so brilliant about it??

Its also factually so much wrong, even a toddler knows that military isnt equal presentation of all ethnicities. Just like it wasnt in Bangladesh, sindhis ans balcohis are barley present
Infact is exactly how Bengal fiasco played out to the exact letter

Military is supposed to follow the elected government not create a dictatorship of single person who has cling to power with repeating extensions

In the past the military always washes it hand saying it was single person like mushi, zia and bajwa but that trick of hand wont work this time

 

[Dr khan]

The examples of 'Not a single french citizen came to street to face the Nazis' and 'Not a single german came to the wall' don't apply to Pakistan. Do you think Pakistan's military is a foreign occupation force? Any PTI-supporter thinking so needs to visit a mental hospital.

The example of Bangalis too presented a different scenario. East Pakistan was a thousand miles apart with a sizeable chunk of Hindu population. Indians worked hard in creating, arming, and supporting Mukti Bahini under the political cover of Awami League. Even large number of Indian soldiers were active in disguise of Mukti Bahini fighters in the cities and towns in East Pakistan. Indians had launched regular military attacks on East Pakistan months before the formal war broke out between the two countries. Of course Indians are trying exploit cheap Afghanis to repeat the same strategy. However, Despite PTI-supporter dreams, Pakistan will never let it be repeated. First of all, coward Indians cannot directly attack Pakistan as they did in East Pakistan. Second Pakistani population has rejected the terrorists of TTP, TTA, BLA, BLF, etc. There may be small pockets in rural areas where these terrorists might have intimidated the local residents. However, at many such places, people have resorted to fight against terrorists.

The problem in Pakistan is the nexus between terrorism, smuggling, and politics. The state has declared an all out war on this nexus. Terrorists are on the run, smugglers are getting arrested, and their political cover is being smashed. This cover is present in almost all political parties in Pakistan. State is not going to spare anyone.

Junkies can think Balochistan and KPK are lost but the ground realities are different and will be more visible as the time passes.

100% got to Balochistan and tribal areas and even now KPK
its full on insurgency going on..what do you think

 

[Waterboy]

Looks like something straight out of a Mad Max movie. These overseas PTI cheerleaders seem to support anything without bothering to think about the bigger picture. The way these minerals are being extracted is absolutely absurd. You have people mining under appalling, almost primitive conditions, risking their lives for next to nothing, with little to no job security, benefits or basic protections. Meanwhile, the resources are being extracted and sold off, with very little transparency about where the money is going or who is actually benefiting.

The entire system reeks of political patronage and exploitation, from the people at the top to those facilitating it on the ground. What is the point of having enormous mineral wealth if all you do is dig it out of the ground, export raw materials and enrich a handful of politically connected individuals? Where is the value addition? Where is the investment in refining, processing, manufacturing, modern mining technology and proper labour protections?

Nahi, lekin ham PTi walay bhenchod har us cheez ki mukhalifat karenge jo practical aur sensible ho, sirf isliye kyunki uske peeche Fauj ka naam hai. Apparently, they're perfectly happy with locals being exploited by unregulated mining, resources being plundered, ecosystems destroyed and communities remaining stuck in the same cycle of poverty, but the moment someone proposes an organised, regulated industrial setup, they have a problem. FWO could potentially establish processing plants, refineries and factories, create local employment and introduce proper safety standards and value addition. Look at the thousands of Pakistani civilians employed across Fauji Foundation's various enterprises. Their families benefit from employment, healthcare and educational opportunities, and their children get a chance to build better futures. You can absolutely scrutinise the military's commercial interests and demand transparency without automatically opposing every organised development initiative associated with it. The question should be whether an initiative delivers jobs, skills, industrial capacity and tangible benefits to ordinary Pakistanis, not whether it carries a military-associated name.

 

[RescueRanger]

I read it? Whats so brilliant about it??

Its also factually so much wrong, even a toddler knows that military isnt equal presentation of all ethnicities. Just like it wasnt in Bangladesh, sindhis ans balcohis are barley present
Infact is exactly how Bengal fiasco played out to the exact letter

Military is supposed to follow the elected government not create a dictatorship of single person who has cling to power with repeating extensions

In the past the military always washes it hand saying it was single person like mushi, zia and bajwa but that trick of hand wont work this time

Why are you so (angry). Consume less sodium, you will feel better.

 

[Forsvaret]

In the past the military always washes it hand saying it was single person like mushi, zia and bajwa

Cannot be said better.
The KING is naked!