KP CM resumes PTI march, convoy moves towards Kohat

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi resumed the PTI march on Monday, leading the convoy from Jail Chowk in Karak to Kohat. During his address to the participants at Jail Chowk, Afridi urged people from all corners of Pakistan to join the march in Swabi, emphasizing that future actions would be announced there.

He paid tribute to the residents of Karak and the southern region for their warm welcome to the long march. Afridi condemned the terrorism affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, attributing it to a deliberate and well-planned strategy. He criticized those who labeled him as "immature" for standing by his people, stating that he would continue to do so without hesitation.

Afridi accused the federal government of corruption, estimating it to be worth Rs 5.3 trillion, and rejected it as both misguided policy and lack of patriotism. He warned that the situation was slipping beyond control, with even resettled terrorists no longer under the government's control. Afridi claimed his government was pressured to support policies it opposed and defended his stance against powerful entities.

He emphasized that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should not be treated as a stepchild and vowed to resist attempts to isolate the province through flawed policies. Afridi defended Imran Khan, calling him the heartbeat of the nation and the only leader capable of rescuing the country from its current crisis. He also paid tribute to the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for Pakistan and reiterated his commitment to the struggle for "real freedom" alongside Khan.