KP Governor Criticizes Provincial Government Over Wheat Crisis
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has stated that a ban on wheat and CNG supplies is severely affecting the province’s poor. He urged the federal government to ensure that Punjab provides transit for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to procure wheat from Sindh, which he noted is willing to supply the commodity. The governor criticized the KP Chief Minister for focusing on issues related to Adiala Jail instead of addressing critical provincial matters. He warned that if the government does not address the people’s need for basic necessities like affordable flour, they will be forced to take to the streets.
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Updated: 5:28 PM PKT — May 17, 2026
In a media talk, Governor Kundi highlighted that the closure of CNG stations is occurring despite court orders against it. He also specified that the Chief Minister was neglecting key duties such as law and order and governance.
Updated: 4:39 PM PKT — May 17, 2026
Additionally, the governor condemned the federal government’s halt of CNG supply, calling it a violation of the constitutional rights of a gas-producing region. He described the situation resulting from the wheat transport ban as a “severe flour crisis” for the province.
