Islamabad:Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for not fulfilling its responsibilities in the war against terrorism.

According to Radio Pakistan, Kayani expressed regret that instead of addressing the threat of terrorism, the provincial government is preparing to launch an assault on Islamabad. He emphasized the need for the provincial government to take ownership of the counter-terrorism efforts and stressed the importance of overcoming obstacles in combating terrorism.

Kayani also conveyed his confidence that the fight against terrorism would ultimately be successful. He firmly stated that no one would be allowed to resort to violence against the state or target military installations.