Sohail Afridi was sworn in as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new chief minister on Monday. He declared that KP belongs to Imran Khan alone. He said only Imran Khan’s direction will guide the province. He warned that no military operation will happen while his leader opposes it. He insisted on simple language and strong loyalty to the party leader.
Afridi said he has nothing to lose and no wealth to protect. He vowed that moving Imran without family consent would shut the country down. He urged a rethink of Pakistan’s Afghanistan policy and asked for local consultation. He criticized past closed‑door decisions that ignored tribal views. He recalled public resistance when security moves harmed local communities.
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Moreover, Afridi said military action is not the solution to militancy anymore. He argued that dialogue, not operations, leads the world now. Therefore, he urged involving provincial and local leaders in major security choices. He promised decisions would reflect local views and needs. He blamed a decades‑old mindset for tribal neglect.
Furthermore, Afridi announced concrete social and development plans for the province. He pledged solar power for 120,000 homes to ease power shortages. He also said border markets would reopen to boost jobs. He promised to expand the health card for major diseases and free treatment for government staff. He vowed to focus on education, bring children back to school, and improve literacy.
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In conclusion, Afridi thanked Imran Khan and praised his tribal reforms. He paid tribute to Arshad Sharif and thanked Ali Amin Gandapur for refugee support. He kept a photo of Imran on the assembly dais as a symbol. He said he does not crave protocol or cars and will obey his leader. He pledged to end tribal deprivation and deliver visible results.