Sohail Afridi Petrol Price Anger Grows Amid Political Interference

CM KP – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi petrol price criticism has once again put the federal government under pressure. Speaking at a provincial cabinet meeting, he said the constant rise in fuel prices is becoming too heavy a burden for common people to bear.

Afridi asked a simple but sharp question. How can a country run properly when it keeps borrowing money while fuel prices keep climbing? He said this pattern shows the federal government still has no clear or lasting plan to fix the issue.

He also pointed to Pakistan’s growing debt problem. In 74 years, the country built up close to Rs43 trillion in debt. But in just five years, that number has jumped to nearly Rs97 trillion. He warned that this debt will eventually land on the shoulders of everyday citizens.

According to Afridi, life has become harder for the poor, the middle class, and even working professionals. For many families, arranging just two meals a day has turned into a real struggle.

The chief minister then shifted his attention to recent comments made by the Punjab chief minister. He said such remarks could hurt Pakistan’s image and give outside critics a chance to speak negatively about the country.

He didn’t stop there. Afridi also criticized federal ministers for their statements against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying the province is facing growing interference. He asked whether the people of KP are truly being treated as equal citizens of Pakistan.

Talking about videos and press conferences aimed at his province’s leadership, he said such actions are creating unnecessary tension. “This Pakistan belongs to all of us,” he said, warning that treating smaller provinces unfairly could increase division and damage national unity.

On a positive note, Afridi praised his own government’s performance. He said KP crossed its revenue targets last year through merit-based work, transparency, and better service delivery.

He ended with a strong message of support for his team. He promised to stand firmly behind his officers and cabinet, saying he will not allow anyone to threaten or pressure them.