CM Afridi Okay to Dissolve Assembly Over Party Directives

News Desk
PESHAWAR:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has signaled his willingness to dissolve the provincial assembly if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party grants formal approval, emerging details of a crucial meeting reveal.
During a closed-door consultative session with senior PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur in Peshawar, the two leaders engaged in an in-depth review of the prevailing political landscape, party discipline, and future governance strategy.
According to party insiders, the high-stakes conversation centered on the ongoing political friction and the strategic options available to the provincial administration. Chief Minister Afridi reportedly made it clear that while his government remains focused on public service, he views party leadership and parliamentary consensus as supreme. The discussion underscored the precarious nature of provincial politics amid broader national tensions involving the opposition and federal dynamics.
Political analysts suggest that the contemplation of dissolving the KP Assembly serves as a potent pressure tactic against political adversaries and a loyalty test within the provincial ranks.
Such a move, if materialized, could trigger a fresh wave of political instability in the region, deeply impacting legislative business, administrative continuity, and the already strained federal-provincial harmony in Pakistan.
Further consultations are expected in the coming days as the PTI leadership weighs the pros and forth of extreme constitutional maneuvers.
Party chairman and senior members are likely to deliberate on Afridi’s proposal in upcoming sessions before issuing any definitive policy guidelines to the parliamentary bloc.