KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday dismissed allegations that his government was negligent in handling security matters, saying the federal government should review its own policies instead. Addressing a public gathering in Peshawar, he said KP was fully committed to national security and offered cooperation on issues of national interest.
Afridi criticised the Centre’s stance, saying KP was elected for a third consecutive term because it had governance, unlike regions where “the IMF presented its charge sheet.” He alleged that Rs5,300 billion had been misused, blaming what he described as an “elite mafia” for siphoning off taxpayers’ money.
PTI leader Asad Qaiser, speaking alongside Afridi, raised concerns about recent constitutional amendments, saying the 26th and 27th amendments had made courts subservient. He also criticised federal border policies, arguing that Afghanistan-related challenges stemmed from failures at the Centre, and urged the government to “give peace a chance.”
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Pakistan has experienced a sharp rise in terror attacks, especially in KP and Balochistan, since the Afghan Taliban took power. KP alone recorded more than 600 terror incidents in the first eight months of 2025, resulting in the deaths of 79 police personnel and 138 civilians.
Islamabad has repeatedly called on Kabul and the global community to address terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan, including those linked to the TTP. Last month, State Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said the federal government was considering imposing governor’s rule in KP due to governance and security concerns — remarks that provoked a strong reaction from Afridi, who challenged the Centre to implement such a decision.
