Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Arrested
The reported arrest comes amid heightened political tensions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with further details awaited.
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has reportedly been arrested, according to information circulating on Sunday. However, official confirmation of the reported arrest was not available at the time of publication.
PTI Long March Towards Islamabad
Afridi has been leading Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march towards Islamabad, which began in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is aimed at demanding the release of party founder Imran Khan. The march has drawn heightened security and political attention amid tensions between PTI and the federal government.
Court Protection and Next Hearing
The development comes days after the Peshawar High Court maintained interim protection from arrest for Afridi and other PTI leaders in cases related to the May 9 incidents. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 20, 2026, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
Further Details Awaited
Further details regarding the reported arrest, including the circumstances and the authorities involved, remain awaited.
Islamabad Tribune will update this story as verified information becomes available.
