ISLAMABAD, OCT 7: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the time has come for the government to take crucial decisions, warning that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can no longer be left “at the mercy” of what he described as incompetent and insensitive rulers and alleged Taliban allies.

In a statement, Asif said the unity of the country could not be put at risk and that an entire province could not be held hostage.

“The time has come to make crucial decisions. KPK cannot be left any longer to the mercy of incompetent, insensitive rulers and Taliban allies. Enough is enough,” Asif said.