Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Suffering from Closed-Door Policies: Sohail Afridi
Mian Nadeem | Published September 26, 2026 | 08:48 PM
In a video message, the chief minister stated that irresponsible statements by federal ministers are fueling hatred and unrest among provinces, labeling it alarming to characterize the public as terrorists.
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2026)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi expressed condemnation for the cowardly terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan. He emphasized the government's opposition to closed-door policies detrimental to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the nation as a whole.
He highlighted the impact of such policies, noting:
- Continuous martyrdom of youth, police officers, soldiers, and ordinary citizens.
- Failure to establish lasting peace despite 22 major and over 14,000 minor operations in the past 22 years.
Sohail Afridi called for a review of the current policy, stating:
- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated an additional Rs35 billion for the police, with the police budget reaching Rs191 billion for fiscal year 2026-27.
- Immediate provision of required weapons, equipment, and armored personnel carriers for the police is essential.
Reiterating his stance, he emphasized:
- Opposition to closed-door policies harmful to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the country.
- Potential for irresponsible federal minister statements to intensify hatred and unrest among provinces.
- Alarming nature of labeling the public as terrorists.
He referenced a provincial action plan, presented to the federal government, demonstrating capacity for peace measures within 100 days. He questioned the lack of implementation:
- Serious decisions in Pakistan’s interest and effective efforts for lasting peace are necessary to curb terrorism.
- He assured that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers remain politically aware, emphasizing the peaceful nature of their long march, scheduled for October 4th.
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