Disqualification Sword Hangs Over KP CM Sohail Afridi, Claims Gharidah Farooqi
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Television anchorperson Gharidah Farooqi has claimed that preparations are underway for legal action against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi over alleged violations of constitutional and legal provisions during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march.
In a post on social media platform X, Farooqi claimed that the “sword of disqualification” was hanging over the chief minister in view of alleged constitutional violations and the presence of armed groups during the march.
She alleged that armed individuals and displays of illegal weapons were witnessed at various points during the march, while some protesters damaged public property and allegedly attempted to create unrest by pelting police with stones.
Farooqi claimed that Chief Minister Sohail Afridi had used the official helicopter and other government resources during the long march despite clear court orders, describing it as a potential contempt of court matter.
She said the chief minister could face proceedings under Article 204 in connection with the alleged use of government resources.
The anchorperson further alleged that Afridi could face action under Articles 130(5) and 6 over remarks made while addressing march participants in Lakki Marwat concerning sensitive national security matters, which she claimed amounted to disparagement of state institutions, the national security policy against terrorism and security forces’ martyrs.
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She also alleged that illegal weapons were openly displayed and armed individuals were present at several locations during the PTI march. According to her, such conduct could constitute violations of the Pakistan Arms Ordinance, 1965, and legal proceedings could be initiated against PTI leaders, particularly Sohail Afridi, under Sections 8, 9, 11-B and 13 of the ordinance.
Farooqi further said cases could be registered under Sections 147, 148 and 149 of the Pakistan Penal Code against participants allegedly involved in damaging public property and pelting police with stones, citing directives from Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
She warned the public, particularly young people, against becoming part of groups that could put their future at risk, alleging that the chief minister had abandoned his constitutional responsibilities and adopted a law-breaking approach.
The allegations made in the post have not independently been established, and the legal action described by Farooqi was presented as a claim rather than a confirmed government or court decision.
