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KP Chief Minister Denied Fourth Meeting With Imran Khan, Moves to Pursue Contempt

Afridi seeks an attested Islamabad High Court order to act against jail officials for not implementing its directive.

Overview

  • Islamabad High Court recently directed Adiala Jail to implement a March 24 order restoring Imran Khan’s twice-weekly meetings and to allow a visit by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
  • Afridi says he was blocked for the fourth time from meeting the PTI founder, despite the court’s direction and prior notifications to Punjab and federal authorities.
  • Through Advocate General Shah Faisal, Afridi wrote to the IHC registrar on October 29 requesting an attested copy of the ruling to file contempt proceedings against responsible officials.
  • PTI leaders say police halted Afridi’s convoy near the Dahgal checkpoint by Adiala Jail until the allotted time passed, and the party will convene to decide next steps.
  • Afridi says he has finalized an initial, compact KP cabinet of around 10 ministers on Imran Khan’s guidance and argues the continued obstruction undermines constitutional order.