KP CM Afridi Slams Governor Kundi’s Meeting as Unconstitutional Attack on Democracy
At a glance
- KP CM Sohail Afridi has called Governor Kundi's security meeting "unconstitutional".
- Afridi is seeking legal opinion on the governor's move, possibly for impeachment.
- The governor's meeting reviewed security, crime, and the repatriation of 1.6 million Afghan citizens.
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A political dispute has erupted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Governor Faisal Karim Kundi held a meeting on the province's security with the chief secretary and inspector general. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the meeting as an 'unconstitutional' act and an 'attack on democracy,' asserting his government holds a two-thirds majority. The CM announced he would seek legal opinion from the Advocate General regarding the governor's action, potentially for impeachment, and has instructed provincial officials not to follow any illegal orders.
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Details emerged from Governor Faisal Karim Kundi's security meeting, which reviewed law and order, terrorism, and crime. Officials briefed the governor that 45 Afghan refugee camps had been closed and 1.6 million Afghan citizens repatriated.
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Further details have emerged regarding the security meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi which drew condemnation from the province's chief minister. During the meeting, police officials briefed the governor on protest activities and the general law and order situation. The session included a review of terrorism, law and order, and crime in the province.
According to the briefing, 45 Afghan refugee camps have been closed, and 1.6 million Afghan citizens have been repatriated. The governor was also informed about challenges faced by the police, including issues with resources, manpower, and infrastructure. In response, Governor Kundi emphasized the need to enhance the capabilities of police and security agencies and to improve coordination between them to ensure peace and order.
In his address, Chief Minister Afridi also stated that he would consult the Advocate General regarding impeachment procedures. He added that if no relevant law exists, the provincial assembly would move to legislate on the matter to prevent what he termed as any attempts to "attack democracy".
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