Court Issues Arrest Warrants for KP Chief Minister Afridi

Web Desk | 4 months ago

ISLAMABAD – A court in the federal capital issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday. The move follows Afridi’s repeated failure to appear before the court in a case involving alleged misleading statements against state institutions. Law enforcement authorities have been directed to arrest him and produce him before the court. Meanwhile, the court adjourned further proceedings until January 17.

The case was registered in November 2025 by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act. The complaint was filed by a citizen who accused Afridi of spreading false and baseless statements online. These videos allegedly aimed to incite hatred and confusion against national security institutions. Authorities said the content was circulated through official Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media channels.

According to the complaint, Afridi also made a media statement outside Adiala Jail containing false claims against state institutions. The statement, officials claimed, further harmed the image of the armed forces. The online circulation of such content prompted the registration of the FIR. Investigators emphasized that such actions could undermine public trust in security and state institutions.

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Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned Afridi’s remarks. He said that questioning the intentions of the armed forces undermines their morale. Kundi also highlighted that such statements could negatively impact public security and trust in state institutions.

The court’s decision marks a significant step in addressing allegations against Afridi. Legal observers say the case could set a precedent regarding accountability for public officials. Citizens and political analysts are now closely watching the next hearing scheduled for January 17. The government and law enforcement agencies have pledged to ensure due process.