The Peshawar High Court has ruled that the protective bail granted to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers and leaders is solely meant to facilitate their appearance before the relevant courts and cannot be used to participate in protests or any anti-state activities. A two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali […]
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Non-bailable arrest warrants out for KP CM over controversial remarks
The Islamabad district court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after his repeated failure to appear in court regarding a case involving misleading allegations against state institutions and damaging their reputation. Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah conducted the hearing on Thursday on a case filed under the PECA Act, where […]
PTI divided over Adiala sit-ins as KP CM denied Imran meeting again
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sohail Afridi was denied permission to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for the 10th time on Thursday by the Adiala jail administration, while party leaders remain divided over the continuation of prolonged sit-ins outside the jail, warning that they could adversely affect the incarcerated leader. Political temperatures rose further […]
KP remains on edge with 1,588 reported terror incidents in 2025
A police report on Tuesday revealed a worrying rise in terrorist activities across KP during the year 2025. According to official data, a total of 1,588 terrorism-related cases were registered in 14 districts of the province. The report states that 7,111 suspects have been nominated in these cases. The highest number of accused, 3,437 were […]
KP CM rejects blame over security lapses, urges policy reform
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday rejected “claims” that his province was negligent in security matters, urging the federal government to change its policies instead. “They [the federal government] say KP is not serious about security matters… it is not our fault, you should change your policies,” the provincial chief executive said […]
49% shares of Miran Block transferred to partner organisation
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has termed the transfer of 49 percent shares of the Miran Block to partner organisations as a major achievement of the provincial government, stating that the project will usher in a new era of oil and gas exploration in the province, generate local employment opportunities, boost business and industrial […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi approves removal of May 9 cases
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sohail Afridi, on Friday approved the removal of cases lodged concerning the May 9 and 10, 2023, incidents, sources said. The KP Chief Minister chaired a cabinet meeting where the approval was given to eradicate all cases registered under the pretext of political victimization, sources said. On the other hand, […]
Sohail Afridi declared proclaimed offender: Court orders legal action
Islamabad: The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has started proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi a proclaimed offender. The court approved the request after the accused repeatedly avoided appearing. Inspector Abdul Qadir filed the petition against Afridi and others involved in the November 26 protest case. The court noted that Sohail Afridi, along with […]
KP CM vows zero-tolerance for corruption, commits to lasting peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday vowed to restore and sustain peace in the province “at all costs.” Speaking at a joint darbar of police and civil officers at the Chief Minister’s House, he emphasised that decisions made behind closed doors would no longer be tolerated. Read More: Minister reaffirms commitment […]
CM Afridi discusses trade, investment with US CG
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday held a meeting with US Consul General Thomas Eckert at the Chief Minister’s House, where both sides discussed opportunities in trade, investment, minerals, energy and security cooperation. The meeting also covered collaboration in counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics efforts. Consul General Eckert stated that trade and investment are key […]