Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the prime minister has held discussions with the energy minister to address the ongoing energy crisis in the country.
In a statement, Naqvi emphasized the government's commitment to resolving the issues surrounding Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and assured that steps are being taken to address the concerns raised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). "The government will remove MQM's reservations regarding IPPs," stated Naqvi.
Addressing the recent conflict in Parachinar, Naqvi clarified that the clash originated over a land dispute. In response, a ceasefire has been imposed in the area.
"The fight started over a land issue in Parachinar," he explained. "A ceasefire has been imposed in Parachinar, and the government, along with the security forces, brought the conflicting parties to the negotiation table."
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Naqvi said he was in touch with the authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to ensure security and stability in the region. "I am in touch with the KP authorities on the Parachinar incident," he confirmed. He also affirmed his commitment to continuing efforts related to security, highlighting the government's dedication to maintaining peace and order.
Naqvi also touched upon the ongoing sit-in in Balochistan's Gwadar area, emphasizing that it is a provincial issue. "The sit-in in Balochistan is entirely a provincial matter," he said. Despite this, Naqvi assured that teh government was providing support to the Balochistan government and remained in constant contact with the chief minister to facilitate a resolution.
"I am helping the Balochistan government, and I am in touch with the chief minister," he added.
The minister concluded by affirming the stability of the government and its continued efforts in various domains.
"The government is stable and will continue to work in the same way," he said. Regarding potential talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Naqvi remarked, "God knows with whom PTI founder wants talks."
