Amjad Hadi Yousafzai
The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have long been facing various political, economic, and administrative crises. Deteriorating law and order, economic instability, poor health and education systems, and the consistent failure of government institutions have left citizens in a state of deep helplessness. This is the province that has made the greatest sacrifices in the fight against terrorism for decades, yet its people still struggle for basic necessities.
Government institutions are failing to fulfill their responsibilities with seriousness. The bureaucracy suffers from political interference and weak decision-making, due to which projects are either never initiated or are left incomplete. The rising incidents of target killings and terrorism reflect the lack of coordination and coherent strategy within security institutions.
The absence of local governments has further compounded the problems. Issues directly linked to the public—sanitation, water supply, roads, drainage, street lights, and small development works—are left without any responsible authority. The dissolution of local governments has effectively silenced the public’s voice in resolving their own issues.
The state of health and education is no less than a crisis. Hospitals lack medicines and staff, schools suffer from teacher absenteeism and dilapidated buildings—all indicating that human development is not on the government’s priority list. On the other hand, inflation, unemployment, and weak economic activity have made life extremely difficult for ordinary citizens. The youth face a lack of opportunities and employment, making migration appear to be the only solution.
Addressing these issues is possible—provided that the government demonstrates seriousness. The immediate reinstatement of fully empowered local governments is essential so that public issues can be resolved directly. For law and order, modern police training, improved intelligence-sharing, and the elimination of political influence are necessary steps. In the health and education sectors, urgent recruitment, building repairs, and provision of essential facilities have become unavoidable. Similarly, business support for young people, skills-training centers, and industrial-friendly policies can help revive the province’s economy.
In the end, it must be acknowledged that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cannot bear further experimentation. They need action, not promises. If government institutions perform their duties effectively and transparently, this province can become a model of progress, peace, and prosperity. But if negligence continues, the circle of deprivation will only expand further.
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