The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has accused the Punjab government of violating the constitution by halting flour supply to KP and blamed it for inflation.
While addressing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, he clarified that the recent meeting with the Prime Minister focused not on law and order but rather on the issues of Afghan refugees and the food emergency in the province. He praised Muzammil Aslam for effectively presenting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s case during the meeting.
In his speech, Afridi criticised the federal government, claiming that the Punjab government had halted the supply of flour to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which he argued is a violation of Article 151 of the Constitution. He noted that this stoppage has contributed to inflation within the province.
Regarding Afghan refugees, the Chief Minister emphasised that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s stance has been consistent. There are 43 Afghan camps in the province, which were abruptly closed through a notification, despite the provincial government’s request for more time.
He expressed satisfaction that his position was endorsed in the recent meeting and revealed that the Prime Minister had instructed the Interior Minister to engage in discussions with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.
صوبے میں لاء اینڈ آرڈر کی صورتحال خراب ہوتی جارہی اس کی ایک وجہ کہ بند کمروں کے فیصلے ہم پر تھونپے جارہے۔ ایک بات واضح کرتا چلوں خیبرپختونخوا پر اب بند کمروں کے فیصلے نہیں تھونپے جائیں گے۔
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Afridi also highlighted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa owes Rs 500 billion in arrears from the federal government and expressed hope that the opposition would support the government in this matter.
He remarked that due to the government’s performance over the past 13 years, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have continuously given them their support. He declared that future policies for the province would now be determined by the will of the people, rather than in closed-door meetings.
The Chief Minister announced the establishment of a “Tribal University” for the tribal communities, as well as an “Investigative Journalism and Modern University” named after Arshad Sharif Shaheed. He also revealed plans for women police stations and a new project titled the “New Billion Tree Tsunami.”
Mr Afridi expressed his determination to bring about meaningful changes within the bureaucracy, assuring that these changes would be evident to the public.
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He criticized federal ministers for attempting to undermine the provincial government with fabricated statements, asserting that if upholding the constitution and the law is considered a conflict, he would continue to do so. He emphasized his right to meet with the founder of the PTI, and if this right is denied, he is prepared to take his case to the people.
In announcing his political strategy, he mentioned plans to visit Charsadda on Friday, attend a Jirga in Khyber on the 25th, and go to Karak on October 26, where he will unveil his future strategy.
