ANP accuses PTI of being Taliban sympathisers

Awami National Party (ANP) President Aimal Wali Khan criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for not attending a recent national security meeting. He claimed PTI members are "Taliban sympathisers" and therefore avoided the meeting. This gathering included both civilian and military leaders who discussed ways to fight terrorism in the country. The PTI skipped the meeting after their request to meet with their jailed leader, Imran Khan, was denied. After the meeting, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) condemned recent terrorist attacks. They expressed support for the families of the victims and reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism. Aimal Wali stated that it was predictable for PTI to miss a meeting focused on discussing actions against groups they allegedly sympathize with. He mentioned that the term "Taliban Khan" has been used for Imran Khan due to his past support for the Taliban. During a television interview, Aimal also pointed out the need for stronger cooperation between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the federal government to address terrorism. He mentioned that while there was no plan for military action discussed at the PCNS meeting, there were strategies to tackle the issue. He urged that the military should continue its efforts to clear areas of terrorists as effectively as they managed during a recent operation involving a train. Aimal responded positively to Army Chief Gen Asim Munir's comments about governance issues affecting counter-terrorism efforts. The PCNS emphasized the urgent need to implement national strategies to dismantle terrorist networks. They highlighted the importance of unity and resolve in facing the terrorism threat. The committee also expressed concern over the misuse of social media by terrorist groups and called for measures to address this issue.