Uproar as CM Maryam's 'chauvinistic' remarks cause controversy over provincial divide

Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbours: CM Maryam Nawaz

Mainly referring to adjoining Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Punjab CM said, "Terrorism enters Punjab from there. Everyone has their eyes on Punjab, but, thank God, Punjab remains safe."

Maryam Nawaz Says Punjab Faces Greater Terror Threat From Neighboring Provinces Than Foreign Borders

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said Pakistan’s most populous province faces a greater security threat from neighboring provinces than from neighboring countries, pointing to the growing wave of militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Her remarks have sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking at a security-related event in Lahore […]

Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbouring countries

Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the daughter of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said her province faces a greater security threat from its adjoining provinces than from other neighbouring countries. It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent years, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, both of which share borders with Punjab. Punjab also shares an…

Uproar as CM Maryam's 'chauvinistic' remarks cause controversy over provincial divide

Demand Maryam Nawaz withdraw her remarks, they say are insulting to provinces that have borne the brunt of terrorism

CM says terrorism entering Punjab through tri-border areas

CM Maryam says Punjab faces security threats from neighbouring provinces than countrie, citing tri-border terrorism, while PTI condemns her remarks as reckless.