CM KP denied meeting with Imran despite court orders
Afridi says no cabinet to be formed without IK’s guidance
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi visited Adiala Jail on Thursday following the Islamabad High Court’s directive allowing him to meet Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Despite the court’s explicit permission, the Chief Minister was not allowed to meet his party leader.
Speaking to media persons outside Adiala Jail, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said that the refusal to implement a clear court order reflects not his weakness, but the helplessness of the judiciary itself. “If court orders are not being respected, it raises serious questions about the state of justice in the country,” he remarked. The Chief Minister emphasized that his visit was purely constitutional and aimed at seeking guidance from his party leader on key policy matters related to governance in the province.
“For the past two years, I have not met my leader. Yesterday’s meeting was important for taking policy direction and moving forward in line with the vision of Imran Khan,” he said.
He added that he had followed every legal and administrative channel, including communications with the Punjab Home Department, the Federal Government, and the Chief Justice, before approaching the Islamabad High Court.
The Chief Minister reiterated his full loyalty to Imran Khan and PTI’s ideology. “I am not just the Chief Minister, I am a worker of PTI. Whatever instructions come from Imran Khan, I will implement them in letter and spirit,” he asserted.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi highlighted that the mandate in KP belongs to Imran Khan, and the people of the province voted for PTI because of his vision and policies. “No cabinet will be formed without the guidance of Imran Khan,” he affirmed.
Addressing broader national and regional issues, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of maintaining brotherly relations with neighboring countries, particularly Afghanistan, based on mutual respect and economic cooperation. “KP shares deep historical and cultural ties with Afghanistan. We believe in peace, trade, and prosperity in the region — but we will not allow decisions about our province’s future to be made behind closed doors,” he stated.
