ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that the Prime Minister held talks with the Energy Minister to resolve the ongoing energy crisis in the country.
In a statement, Naqvi emphasized the government’s commitment to resolve issues related to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and assured that steps are being taken to address the concerns raised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). “Government will remove MQM’s reservations on IPP,” Naqvi said.
Reacting to the recent conflict in Parachinar, Naqvi clarified that the clash arose over a land dispute. In response, a ceasefire was declared in the area.
“The fight started over the land issue in Parachinar,” he explained. “A ceasefire has been imposed in Parachinar and the government along with the security forces have brought the conflicting parties to the negotiating table.”
Naqvi said he is in touch with authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to ensure security and stability in the region. “I am in touch with the KP authorities regarding the Parachinar incident,” he confirmed. He also reaffirmed his commitment to continue security-related efforts and emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and order.
Naqvi also touched upon the ongoing negotiations in Balochistan’s Gwadar region and stressed that it was a provincial matter. “Set-in in Balochistan is purely a provincial matter,” he said. Despite this, Naqvi assured that the government was extending support to the Balochistan government and remained in constant touch with the chief minister to facilitate a solution.
“I am helping the Balochistan government and in touch with the chief minister,” he added.
The minister concluded by confirming the stability of the government and its continued efforts in various fields.
“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 who the PTI founder wants to talk to.”
