Punjab Faces More Threats From Adjoining Provinces than Pakistan's Neighbours: CM Maryam Nawaz
Maryam Nawaz said joint checkposts and new surveillance tools have cut crime by up to 70% as Punjab targets border-area threats.
- On Saturday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated the province faces a greater security threat from "neighbouring provinces than from neighbouring countries," stressing that terrorism enters Punjab through its provincial borders.
- Addressing an Artificial Intelligence event in Lahore, Maryam identified Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a primary source of terrorism, noting the province of 130 million residents remains a frequent target.
- Punjab has deployed advanced technology including bulletproof cameras and drones to secure border checkposts, while Maryam claimed crime declined by up to 70% following these interventions.
- National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar denounced the remarks as "insulting and sarcastic" toward Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating the province's police have made "unparalleled sacrifices" fighting terrorism.
- Pledging no compromises on law and order, Maryam emphasized that federal and provincial agencies must work as "one unit" to eliminate corruption and extremism.
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Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than Pakistan's neighbours: CM Maryam Nawaz
Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlighted internal provincial borders as a greater security threat. She stated terrorism enters Punjab from its adjoining provinces, not neighboring nations. Opposition leaders criticized her remarks as insulting to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. They pointed to the sacrifices made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police against terrorism.
Maryam Nawaz says Punjab faces bigger threat from provinces than neighbours
Maryam Nawaz said Punjab faces more danger from adjoining provinces than neighbouring countries. The remark drew a sharp PTI response and revived debate over terrorism, sacrifice and provincial resentment.
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