'I Am Champion of Confrontational Politics', Says New KP CM in Maiden Speech

'I am champion of confrontational politics', says new KP CM in maiden speech

Newly elected KP CM Sohail Afridi pictured during KP Assembly session on October 13, 2025. — X/@BarristerGoharPESHAWAR: After reiterating his loyalty to incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, newly elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi slammed the federal government in his...

New KP CM Sohail Afridi Echoes PTI’s Confrontational Line in Maiden Speech

In his maiden speech after being elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI’s Sohail Afridi adopted a defiant tone, sharply criticizing federal policies and calling for a review of Pakistan’s Afghan policy — a stance that observers see as politically charged rather than policy-driven. Afridi, who replaced Ali Amin Gandapur after a series of internal rifts in the PTI camp, claimed that terrorism could only be tackled through “consultation …

Sohail Afridi vows no military operation without Imran Khan’s approval

Newly elected Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) belongs to Imran Khan, and no military operation can take place in the province without his leader’s consent. Afridi made the remarks during his first address to the provincial assembly after being elected as the 30th Chief Minister of KP. Afridi began his speech by expressing unwavering loyalty to Imran Khan. He said he had nothing to lose — neither wealth nor power — …

Call for review of Afghan policy KP Chief Minister Afridi rules out military operation - Islamabad Post

Bureau Report PESHAWAR, October 13: Newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sohail Afridi has firmly ruled out any new military operation in the province, declaring that such actions in the past have backfired and brought immense suffering to the people. He emphasized that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, under the vision of Imran Khan, would not allow any military operation without taking local communities into con…