PTI founder authorises Achakzai, Nasir for talks

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has delegated all authority regarding negotiations with the government or launching a political movement to Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Senator Allama Nasir Abbas.

Speaking to the media during his visit to Jamrud, the chief minister stated that the party's future political strategy would now be formulated in consultation with these leaders. He added that another key directive from the PTI founder pertains to launching a street movement, for which practical preparations have already begun.

"We will not rest until the street movement succeeds. Party workers are fully active and mobilised," Afridi said.

Commenting on the situation in Tirah Valley, the chief minister said he had no knowledge of any displacement taking place in the area. However, he expressed serious concern over reports that local residents were being forced to sign agreements under pressure. "This is a disturbing development," he remarked.

He said that if any formal matter regarding the hardships faced by the people of Tirah Valley was brought to him, he would raise the issue and ensure the protection of public rights. Afridi further clarified that no government official had contacted him so far regarding any possible operation in the area.