Peshawar: A letter written by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly’s Special Committee on Security, seeking an in-camera briefing from the Peshawar corps commander, has turned into a fresh political and institutional controversy. The move has raised questions about authority, jurisdiction, and the proper institutional process.
Earlier, a letter issued by the special committee under the provincial assembly speaker stated that lasting peace cannot be achieved through security operations alone and that political and social measures are equally essential. The letter emphasized the need for a detailed briefing on the law and order situation.
Security sources have termed the letter irresponsible and lacking seriousness, stating that neither the provincial assembly nor the provincial government has the authority to directly request an in-camera or institutional briefing from military leadership, particularly a corps commander or GHQ. According to the sources, such matters fall under a defined constitutional and institutional framework.
The sources further clarified that while routine coordination and normal communication channels do exist, an in-camera briefing within a provincial assembly on security matters is not a routine affair. Such a process requires formal approval at the federal level and adherence to established procedures.
Security officials also confirmed that no such letter has been received by the corps headquarters so far, further deepening the controversy. They warned that unnecessary statements and actions on sensitive matters could undermine institutional harmony.
