Former chief minister and Awami National Party provincial president Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that those people talking about holding of long march have no concern about national issues, but they were just wasting time for their personal interests and agenda. He was addressing a cash distribution ceremony among the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan Agency on Sunday.
Awami National Party Provincial General Secretary Mian Iftikhar Hussain, Senator Afrasiab Khattak, Arbab Najeebullah and others were present on the occasion.
Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said certain politicians were shining their politics on none-issues but these politicians should think twice that this is not time for long march as the country facing serious issues of military operation and rehabilitation IDPs of North Waziristan Agency. He said in this critical time all political parties should unite to cope with the issue of IDPs as large numbers of people have been migrated due to the military operation against terrorists and criminals.
KP ANP chief urged the federal government to complete the military operation as soon as possible and chalk out a comprehensive plan to repatriate and rehabilitate the internally displaced people. Speaking on the occasion, Senator Afrasiab Khattak said that the people of North Waziristan Agency were not alone at this critical juncture and they would be fully supported until their repatriation. He said terrorists have badly affected the lives and property of Pakhtuns and the day was not far when they would get ride of these elements.
ANP general secretary Mian Iftikhar Hussain said the people of North Waziristan Agency has rendered great sacrifices for the cause of the country and they would not be left at the mercy of terrorists.