MALAKAND, Jan 04 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, here Sunday said that a major positive change is visible in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and that people of KP have begun to distinguish between truth and falsehood, loyalty and betrayal.
He said that during 13-year tenure of PTI, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government gave nothing to the public in the sectors of education, health, employment, and infrastructure.
He added that in the year 2025, Pakistan achieved grear successes and inflicted a humiliating defeat on India.
He expressed these views while addressing a large public gathering on Sunday at the inauguration ceremony of a NADRA Center in Totakan, Batkhela, Malakand. Federal Minister Engineer Amir Muqam inaugurated the NADRA Center in Totakan.
Addressing the gathering, he said that politics comes later, but Pakistan comes first. He said that the grand public gathering held on January 4 in the Totakan area of Batkhela is clear proof that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have started to differentiate between truth and falsehood, loyalty and betrayal.
The enthusiastic participation of thousands of people, he said, is like a public seal of approval on this change.
Thanking the public for their warm welcome and affection, Engineer Amir Muqam said that he accepts these sentiments not only on his own behalf, but also on behalf of PML-N leader Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the entire party leadership.
He said that today’s gathering is dedicated to the successes Pakistan achieved in 2025, whether in the defense field, on the economic front, or at the diplomatic level. Paying tribute to the courageous leadership of the Pakistan Armed Forces, he said that under the leadership of Field Marshal Gen Syed Asim Munir and due to the timely decisions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan defeated a power many times larger than itself and restored national dignity. He added that the entire nation should salute and appreciate the armed forces and national leadership for these achievements.
Extending New Year greetings for 2026, he expressed hope that, by the grace of Allah Almighty, this year would bring even more successes for Pakistan. He said that a major positive change is visible in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially among the youth, who in the past were misled and pitched against the state and its institutions.
Criticizing the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam said that during its 13-year tenure, nothing was given to the public in education, health, employment, and infrastructure. He questioned that if Danish Schools can be built in Punjab, why not in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? Is there any lack of ability or talent among the brave Pashtun youth? He said that instead of roaming the streets of Lahore, the Chief Minister should take practical steps for education, health, and farmers within his own province.
He claimed that medicines are unavailable in hospitals, universities are burdened with countless problems, and provincial resources are being used for negative politics instead of public welfare. He added that NFC funds allocated to the province were used to strengthen an anti-state narrative rather than being spent on the public.
Speaking about negotiations, Engineer Amir Muqam made it clear that the Pakistan Muslim League (N) has always supported dialogue, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly shown magnanimity.
However, negotiations are only possible when the opposing party first accepts Pakistan, apologizes for the events of May 9, and abandons hateful politics against institutions. He said that oppostion party doing what even an enemy country could not do cannot be engaged in dialogue without principles.
He challenged them to come among the people without government resources and step out of power, saying that then their real popularity would become evident.
He said that genuine public gatherings are those organized by people with their own money and passion, not with government machinery.
Appealing to the public, Engineer Amir Muqam urged them to give PML-N a chance. He said that if given even one year, the public would themselves see how development takes place under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif and PM Shehbaz Sharif.
Expressing good wishes for Sajjad Khan and other local leaders, he said that the people of Malakand need a strong voice in parliament that can truly highlight their issues.
On this occasion, District President PML-N Malakand Sajjad Khan, General Secretary Gul Zaman Khan, former provincial minister and party Swat Division President Wajid Ali Khan, former provincial minister and Malakand Division General Secretary Muhammad Ali Shah Khan, Senior Vice President Farid Khan Yousafzai, Senior Vice President Aisal Khan, Provincial Joint Secretary Najeem Khan, Youth Coordinator Arshad Ali Khan, City President Ali Muhammad Khan, Abdullah Khan Yousafzai, Asif Khan Teeran, Shafiq Khan Paracha, Provincial Coordinator Labour Wing Gul Zameen Khan, Noor Karam Major, Yar Muhammad, former Nazim Javed-ul-Haq Khan, Nazir Hussain, and other party officials, leaders, and workers were present.
At the public gathering, Ayaz Khan, Afrain Machkani, Ahsanullah Khan, Sultan Room Bacha, Bakht Mola, Anwar Hayat Khan, and Gul Rehman—who had resigned from PTI and other political parties—along with their families and associates, joined the Pakistan Muslim League (N), expressing confidence in leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, central president Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and provincial president PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Amir Muqam.