ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi on Monday at the PM House to discuss pending provincial funds, development projects, and counter-terrorism measures.
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During the meeting, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the progress and welfare of KP’s people. “Close and effective communication between the Centre and the provinces is indispensable for national progress and public service,” he said. The premier also highlighted the need for strengthening law enforcement and provincial departments to combat terrorism effectively.
وزیر اعلیٰ سہیل خان آفریدی وزیر اعظم ہاؤس پہنچ گئے ۔@SohailAfridiISF#فوکس_8فروری_سب_بند pic.twitter.com/7aa3GTcJM2
— PTI North Punjab (@PtiNorthPunjab) February 2, 2026
وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے وزیرِ اعلیٰ خیبر پختونخوا سہیل آفریدی کی ملاقات
وزیراعظم نے خیبر پختونخوا میں ترقیاتی منصوبوں، بنیادی ڈھانچے کی بہتری، تعلیم، صحت اور روزگار کے مواقع بڑھانے کے لیے وفاقی دائرۂ کار کے مطابق تعاون کی یقین دہانی کرائی۔
“وفاقی اور صوبائی حکومت دہشت… pic.twitter.com/P3d41EcfFs
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 2, 2026
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. pic.twitter.com/HFUr57v6Ck
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) February 2, 2026
Afridi, speaking to the media after the meeting, described it as a necessary step for his province amid financial and security challenges. He expressed condolences over recent attacks in Balochistan and condemned terrorism unequivocally, noting that “terrorism has no province, country, or religion.”
The discussion covered pending funds under the National Finance Commission (NFC), the Chashma Right Bank Canal (CRBC), and Net Hydel Profit payments. Afridi said KP had received Rs604 billion of the Rs658.4 billion allocated under the NFC, leaving a shortfall of Rs54.4 billion, and emphasized the need for the full release of outstanding dues, particularly for the merged districts.
PM Shehbaz assured Afridi of the Centre’s support for KP’s development projects, including infrastructure, education, health, and employment initiatives. The premier directed Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to coordinate efforts to resolve pending financial issues, with additional meetings scheduled to finalize decisions.
Afridi clarified that the talks focused on administrative and financial matters, with no political discussions held regarding his party or interactions with imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.
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The meeting reflects both governments’ commitment to ensuring KP’s development while maintaining close coordination on security, counter-terrorism, and fiscal management.