KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday claimed that the resurgence of terrorism being witnessed in the province was due to the “flawed policy” of the federal government. In his first official high-level meeting since he assumed the role of the CM on October 15, Afridi presented “important policy directives and announcements”, a post on […]
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CM KP rejects ‘old, faulty’ police vehicles from centre
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, has directed the return of faulty bulletproof vehicles given by the federal government to the police. He said the vehicles were old, substandard, and insulting to the KP police. The CM made this statement during his first formal cabinet meeting in Peshawar, where he also reviewed the province’s […]
KP CM writes letter to CJP, moves IHC for Imran meeting
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi approached the Supreme Court, seeking a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) jailed founder Imran Khan. In a letter written to Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, the chief minister maintained that he is “under constitutional and moral obligation” to consult with the PTI founder, who is also the […]
Centre assures new KP CM of cooperation for national interest
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday congratulated newly elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi during a telephone call, expressing the federal government’s willingness to work closely with the provincial administration in the broader national interest. “The Federation is ready to work with you in the interests of Pakistan,” the prime minister said, according to […]
PHC grants protective bail to KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi till November 18
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday granted protective bail to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi until November 18, providing him interim legal relief amid uncertainty over multiple cases reportedly filed against him. A two-member bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Naeem Anwar heard the plea submitted by Afridi, in which […]
After much ado, Sohail Afridi sworn in as KP CM
After much drama over the resignation and election of the provincial chief executive, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed lawmaker Sohail Khan Afridi has finally been sworn in as the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afridi replaces his party colleague, Ali Amin Gandapur, as the provincial chief executive after the latter was ordered to step down amid reports […]
Sohail Afridi takes oath as KP CM amid court pressure
PESHAWAR – Sohail Afridi officially took oath as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, following a court order directing the governor to administer the oath by 4pm. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi administered the oath during a ceremony at Governor House in Peshawar, despite earlier travel delays. Earlier, the Peshawar High Court issued a detailed […]
KP governor told to administer oath to CM-elect Afridi today
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday to administer the oath to Chief Minister-elect Sohail Afridi today by 4pm. PHC Chief Justice (CJ) S.M. Attique Shah issued the directive, further instructing that KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati should administer the oath if the governor did not. The […]
Afridi elected KP CM in session marred by Opp walkout
PTI MPA Sohail Afridi on Monday was elected the new chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during an assembly session marred by the opposition’s walkout and despite prevailing uncertainty regarding the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati announced that the three opposition candidates – Maulana Lutfur Rehman of […]
Sohail Afridi declares: “KP belongs only to Imran Khan”
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 […]