PESHAWAR: Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, the leader of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), reacted to the unexpected and shocking verbal attack of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on the Pakistan Army, saying that this kind of talk could cause the rise of religious feelings and sectarian violence.
In his statement shared on X, Sherpao took the opportunity to remind the world the great sacrifices of army officers and soldiers in the war against terrorism and that to make such statements is to disrespect those who have fought and died in the line of duty. He went on to say that the CM’s spokesperson’s clarification was also wrong in that it suggested the video was taken out of context.
سہیل آفریدی کا حالیہ بیان فوج کے خلاف مذہبی جذبات اور فرقہ وارانہ نفرت کو ہوا دے گا۔ جو دہشت گردی کے خلاف اس جنگ میں اپنی جانوں کا نذرانے اور ملکی سرحدوں کی حفاظت کر رہے ہیں۔ ان کے ترجمان کی وضاحت بھی درست نہیں کیونکہ ویڈیو کو سیاق و سباق سے ہٹ کر نہیں دکھایا گیا ہے۔ وزیراعلیٰ… pic.twitter.com/xQlWEcgMYR
— Aftab Khan Sherpao (@AftabSherpao) November 8, 2025
Besides, Sherpao calling on Afridi to care for the people of his province and to act with common sense and moral integrity in accordance with the level of his office.
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s Coordinator, Akhtar Wali Khan, was also equally vehement in his opposition to it. He said that these comments by Afridi were “very unfortunate and condemnable” and that the Pakistan Army, which is responsible for protecting the Holy Mosques along with the motherland, has always been loyal and brave in its service.
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CM KP statement regrettable, irresponsible, Provocative: Muqam
Federal Minister and provincial president of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Muqam condemned the recent statement of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa calling it regrettable, irresponsible and provocative.
In his reaction, Ameer Muqam said that hateful remarks against state institutions cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.
He emphasized that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa deeply respect and honor the sacrifices of security forces and the Pakistan Army for peace and stability in the region.
He added that the people of the province hold the martyrs and their sacrifices in the highest regard, and any attempt to undermine their legacy is unacceptable.
Condemning the misuse of religious sanctities for political purposes, the federal minister said that spreading hatred in the name of mosques or the sanctity of martyrs is highly reprehensible.
He reminded the CM that his office demands responsibility, seriousness, and a spirit of national unity not confrontation or conflict with state institutions.
Muqam reiterated that the Pakistan Muslim League (N) firmly believes that peace, development, and stability are the true rights of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He urged the provincial leadership to work in harmony with national institutions, uphold the sanctity of their constitutional office, and contribute to strengthening the federation rather than fueling division.
