The government stressed on Monday that the imposition of governor’s rule in a province is an option provided by the Constitution, even as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi dared the Centre to impose the measure. The federal government is seriously considering imposing governor’s rule in KP, citing “security and governance issues” in the province […]
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KP CM accuses powers of isolating PTI, vows peaceful resistance
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday accused the “powers-that-be” of attempting to push the PTI into confrontation, but asserted that the party would remain peaceful despite mounting pressure. He said the PTI would never shy away from sacrifice, but had no intention of engaging in conflict. Read More: PTI founder politically isolated by party and […]
KP CM alleges Imran Khan held in isolation since November 4
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday said that “closed-door decisions have hurt the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.” Speaking at a press conference with Provincial Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, Afridi clarified that the land in Tirah, District Khyber, is not his personal property but family-owned. He said attempts to make it an issue were […]
PTI rallies supporters for Adiala Jail protest next week
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a major protest outside Adiala Jail next week. The party plans to reveal its next course of action during the demonstration. The announcement came after a key consultative meeting of party workers in Peshawar. The meeting was chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Party leaders decided to hold […]
IHC CJ denies meeting KP CM, Aleema Khan
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Aleema Khan and accompanying lawyers were unable to meet the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court. Chief Minister Afridi said their case was not heard and that they received a message from the IHC Chief Justice stating he could not meet them. He added that next Tuesday they would […]
KP CM accuses federal government of Rs 5,300 billion corruption
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi accused the federal government of Rs 5,300 billion corruption. He claimed public funds are being used to buy foreign flats and islands. Afridi made the remarks during a ceremony at the Engineering University, warning of widespread misuse of taxpayers’ money. He said the province’s rightful share from the NFC […]
Election commission reserves decision on KP CM Sohail Afridi case
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its decision over charges of code of conduct violations against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, adjourning the hearing until December 4. Read More: KP CM Sohail Afridi challenges ECP notice over alleged election Advocate Ali Bukhari, representing CM Afridi, argued that the charges are non-maintainable. He […]
KP CM approves separate special branch for intelligence and counter-terrorism
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Mohammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday approved the establishment of the Special Branch of Police as a separate specialised unit to enhance intelligence and counter-terrorism capabilities in the province. The decision includes provision of human resources, technical equipment, infrastructure, and other facilities to modernise the unit. Chairing a meeting, […]
CM approves KP Digital Payment Act 2025
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has approved the landmark “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Digital Payments Act 2025,” marking it a major step toward establishing a modern and transparent economic structure in the province. The bill would be presented before the provincial cabinet for formal approval. With this initiative, KP has become the first province in Pakistan […]
KP CM Afridi vows no mercy for terrorists
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said anyone killing Pakistani soldiers is a terrorist. He added that eliminating terrorists is the only option. Afridi stressed that law and order in the province will not be compromised under any circumstances. Afridi told reporters that KP Police are fully capable of tackling terrorism. He has approved the […]