Long March Will Happen At All Costs, Won’t Back Down From Barriers: CM Sohail Afridi Says
Faizan Hashmi | Published September 25, 2026 | 04:39 PM
“Whether they drive nails into roads, install containers or open fire, we will come out this time and set up a ‘one-for-all’ arrangement against this fake system and corrupt rulers,” the chief minister said at a press conference in Peshawar.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi:
Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, declared that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's long march would proceed at all costs. He asserted that despite any government attempts to obstruct them—be it driving nails into roads, installing containers, or opening fire—they will persist in their political struggle.
Key Points:
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Defiant Stand: Afridi expressed his group's determination to defy what he termed as government intimidations and tactics, including creating obstacles and banning provincial ministers from media interactions.
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Alleged Plot to Isolate KP: He accused the government of planning to cut Khyber Pakhtunkhwa off from other regions by placing nails on roads.
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Questioning Media Ban: The chief minister raised questions about the ban on provincial ministers speaking to the media, suggesting it was unnecessary and counterproductive.
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Security Concerns: Afridi addressed the evacuation of the Civil Secretariat, noting its location within a cantonment area where security is the responsibility of relevant institutions, and questioned the apparent reason for its empty premises due to "fake" security threats.
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Unwavering Commitment: He reaffirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's resolve not to back down from their long march under any circumstances.