Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not want wheat from the federation but demands its constitutional share of water [1].
The statement highlights a growing tension between provincial needs and federal resource distribution. By prioritizing water rights over food aid, the governor is framing the issue as a matter of constitutional entitlement rather than charitable assistance.
Kundi said the remarks during a discussion on resource shortages and utility issues within the province [1]. He said that the province is seeking its rightful allocation of water to ensure long-term sustainability and agricultural stability [2].
"We don't want wheat from federation, we want our share of water," Kundi said [2].
The governor's comments surfaced during a broadcast of Jirga on June 7, 2026 [1]. The program, which addresses regional governance and public utilities, airs on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:05 PM, with repeats at 2:05 AM, 7:05 AM, and 2:05 PM [1].
Additional reports indicate Kundi also made these statements on a Tuesday earlier this week [2]. The push for water rights comes amid ongoing challenges regarding gas and electricity stability in the region [1].
The governor said that asserting these constitutional rights is essential to address the systemic resource shortages currently affecting the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [2].
“"We don't want wheat from federation, we want our share of water"”
This shift in rhetoric from requesting aid to demanding constitutional rights signals a move toward a more assertive provincial stance on resource management. By rejecting federal wheat supplies in favor of water allocations, the KPK government is attempting to secure a permanent, legal claim to a vital resource, which would reduce the province's dependence on federal handouts and political leverage.
