PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stated that his administration will seek accountability from the government regarding what he referred to as Rs5,300 billion, in corruption revealed in an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report.
During a gathering of the Insaf Students Federation (ISF), in Peshawar, CM Afridi mentioned that his political career started with the student wing and he had now attained the position of minister. He condemned those who allege that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is engaging in protest politics, asserting that the party would not be compelled to demonstrate if justice were being served.
Afridi mentioned that following the incidents of May 9 individuals who conducted press conferences were pardoned, whereas those who supported the party founder were penalized.
“This system has been completely unveiled,” he stated, noting that after using every constitutional and legal method the provincial leadership was still refused a meeting, with the party’s founding chairman. “What constitutional choice remains for us except to protest?” he inquired.
The chief minister blamed the government for not releasing the province’s legitimate funds. “While the federation claims there’s no money for us, the IMF simultaneously presents an accusation of Rs5,300 billion corruption. We will demand accountability for this Rs5,300 billion ” he stated.
Afridi further claimed that after the merger of the tribal districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was still not being given its due share in the NFC Award. He added that the federal government owed the province Rs2,200 billion in net hydel profit arrears.
Governor Faisal Kundi advises CM Afridi on governance
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Faisal Kareem Kundi advised Chief Minster Muhammad Sohail Afridi to Balance politics and governance.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Kareem Kundi said he learned through television that the provincial Chief Minister had staged a sit-in.
He stated that politics and governance are separate matters, and the Chief Minister must balance both engaging in politics while also running the province.
Addressing media, he said that our province is currently a victim of terrorism. This is the time to establish peace in the province.
Regarding the meeting with Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf co founder Imran Khan Faisal Kareem Kundi said that Whether there is a meeting or not, it is important to work for the province.
Faisal Kareem further said that the attacks on the FC Headquarters, Wana Cadet College, and the Dera Police Training Centre were similar in nature, and Afghan nationals were involved in all three incidents.
Intelligence operations against those who spread chaos should be fully supported. Army, police and FC personnel are giving their lives for the sake of peace.
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