ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Monday sharply criticised the expansion in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cabinet, alleging there was no governance in the province with rampant corruption and financial mismanagement in the administration.
The K-P cabinet was expanded last week with the induction of six new ministers, four new advisers and eight special assistants, taking the total strength of the provincial cabinet to 31 members. With the expansion, the number of ministers, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, rose to 17, while the number of advisers stood at six.
Tarar's remarks came during a press conference in Islamabad, where he accused the provincial government of prioritizing political gains over public welfare. He highlighted that the cabinet expansion would increase the financial burden on the province's already strained resources. The minister also pointed out that several ministers have been accused of corruption in the past, raising questions about their suitability for public office.
The opposition, however, defended the expansion, stating that it was necessary to ensure better representation and governance. They argued that the new members bring diverse expertise to address the province's challenges. Tarar dismissed these claims, reiterating that the federal government is committed to exposing corruption and ensuring accountability at all levels.
