Sohail Afridi Directs KP Officials to Protect Citizens’ Constitutional Rights

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi has directed all relevant government officials to ensure the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights under the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973.

The chief minister said citizens must not face any unlawful or unconstitutional restrictions while exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression and freedom of movement.

Afridi instructed government officials to perform their duties in accordance with the Constitution, the law and established rules and regulations, maintaining complete impartiality and professional responsibility.

He stressed that no official should act under external pressure, undue influence or irrelevant instructions.

### Security Measures Must Remain Within the Law

The chief minister further directed that all necessary measures to maintain law and order and protect the public must be taken within the legal framework, without discrimination and free from political affiliations or considerations.

He instructed the relevant officials to ensure full implementation of these directives and communicate them to the departments and institutions working under their supervision.

The directions come amid heightened political tensions and debate over the possible imposition of emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.