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End Unseen Policies": KP CM Sohail Afridi Blasts "Closed-Door Decisions" During Visit to Terror-Hit Bannu
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi visited Bannu on Monday to pay tribute to 15 police personnel martyred in a recent suicide attack. Addressing the media, the CM slammed "decisions made behind closed doors," arguing that such policies have historically compromised provincial security and pushed the region into unrest. Afridi vowed that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would no longer accept imposed security mandates and demanded greater provincial autonomy in restoring peace and managing its own law and order.
ND
by News Desk
2026-05-11
End Unseen Policies

Following a tragic suicide bombing at the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi issued a forceful condemnation of the country’s traditional security framework, blaming "closed-door decisions" for the region's persistent instability.

The Visit to Bannu

The Chief Minister traveled to the district to honor the 15 police personnel martyred and visit the three officers injured in the Saturday night attack.

  • Support for Families: Afridi met with the bereaved families to offer his condolences and directed hospital staff to ensure the survivors receive premium medical care.

  • Praise for Police: He lauded the KP police for their frontline bravery, asserting that their sacrifices are the cornerstone of the province’s resistance against militancy.

A Critique of "Imposed Policies"

In a significant political statement, CM Afridi linked the recent surge in terrorism to a lack of provincial inclusion in high-level security planning:

  • End to Secrecy: He lamented that for nearly eight decades, critical decisions affecting KP have been made in isolation without public or provincial consent, pushing the region into a "quagmire of unrest."

  • Provincial Resistance: Afridi warned that the KP government will now actively oppose any federally mandated policies that do not align with the local interest or the goal of lasting peace.

  • Call to Action: He urged the citizens of the province to stand up for their rights, suggesting that the "imposed circumstances" of terrorism would only end when the province takes ownership of its own security narrative.

Prioritizing Peace

The Chief Minister emphasized that establishing order is his administration's absolute priority. He vowed that the provincial government and the police force would stand united, ensuring that the blood of the fallen officers leads to a definitive end to further unrest.
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