National ( The cow news digital ) Internal differences appear to be emerging within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as more than 20 provincial assembly members are reportedly expressing dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, according to party and government sources.
Sources claim that the disgruntled lawmakers have raised concerns over governance issues and the deteriorating law and order situation in the province. They allege that the chief minister has been unable to effectively assert authority over the bureaucracy, with officials reportedly showing greater alignment with federal directives than provincial leadership.
The dissatisfied members further maintain that despite repeatedly presenting their reservations to the chief minister, no substantial action has been taken to address their concerns. Key grievances include what they describe as an unfair distribution of development funds and dissatisfaction over the pace and composition of the provincial cabinet expansion.
According to insiders, discussions are underway among the dissatisfied lawmakers, and a meeting is likely to be convened soon to formulate a joint strategy regarding their concerns and future course of action.
However, the provincial government has strongly rejected these reports. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan dismissed the claims, terming them false, fabricated, and baseless. He stated that reports of any division among provincial assembly members are part of a misleading narrative.
Shafi Jan maintained that all PTI lawmakers in the provincial assembly are united under the leadership of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and remain committed to the party’s agenda. He added that those hoping to see internal rifts within the party would be disappointed.
He further asserted that Chief Minister Sohail Afridi enjoys the full confidence of the party’s founder and continues to lead the provincial government with collective support.
The situation highlights ongoing political speculation in the province, though official party representatives insist that there is no internal split within the ruling party’s ranks.
