PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sohail Afridi delivered a forceful address during the KP Assembly session, expressing gratitude to both treasury and opposition members while defending the province’s constitutional and economic rights.
Afridi declared, “A single day of a lion’s rule is better than a hundred years of a jackal’s government,” underscoring his administration’s commitment to bold governance. He clarified that the recent meeting chaired by the Prime Minister focused not on law and order but on Afghan refugees and the national food emergency.
He praised Muzzammil Aslam for effectively presenting KP’s case at the federal level and criticized the previous government for halting wheat supply to the province, calling it a violation of Article 151 of the Constitution. “The suspension of wheat supply has triggered inflation across KP,” he said.
Addressing the issue of Afghan refugees, Afridi noted that KP hosts 43 camps, which were abruptly ordered to shut down. “Our stance was clear—they should be given time,” he said, adding that the provincial position received support during the federal meeting. The Prime Minister, he added, directed the Interior Minister to engage with KP officials on the matter.
Afridi revealed that the federal government owes KP Rs. 500 billion and expressed hope that opposition members would support the province’s demand for its rightful dues.
During the KP Assembly session, Afridi announced several key initiatives, including the establishment of a Tribal University for merged districts and a journalism university named after Shaheed Arshad Sharif. He also unveiled plans for women police stations across the province and a new “Billion Tree Tsunami” project.
On bureaucratic reform, Afridi promised visible transformation and criticized federal ministers for allegedly spreading false narratives against his government. He reaffirmed his loyalty to PTI founder Imran Khan, saying, “If meeting the founder of PTI is considered defiance, then yes, I will continue to do so.” He added that delays in cabinet formation were linked to his recent meeting with Khan.
Afridi concluded the KP Assembly session by announcing upcoming political engagements, including a visit to Charsadda on Friday, participation in the Khyber Jirga on the 25th, and a major rally in Karak on the 26th to outline the province’s future course.
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