Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar sharply criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for its 12-year rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He accused PTI of pursuing a “politics of hatred” for personal gain. Tarar claimed the previous government attacked institutions and misled youth to satisfy its own interests.
Speaking in Lahore, Tarar said false justice and slogans of change caused destruction across the province. He added that PTI’s governance fostered division and harmed national stability. Tarar questioned the party’s achievements, highlighting that their rule left behind political and economic uncertainty.
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He further said that no other party had created such a climate of enmity and personal ego politics. Tarar stressed that the youth were particularly targeted through conspiracy and false narratives. He claimed that PTI failed to deliver meaningful progress in education, health, and governance.
The minister contrasted PTI’s performance with previous governments, noting that Nawaz Sharif’s family promoted industrial growth and economic development. Tarar maintained that Pakistan now enjoys recognized economic stability and a more positive international image. He suggested that the country had been “delivered” from destructive leadership under PTI.
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In conclusion, Tarar reiterated that PTI’s 12-year tenure in KP left behind hatred and unrest. He urged citizens to recognize the difference in governance and the benefits of recent reforms. His remarks come amid ongoing political debates over PTI’s national and provincial legacy.