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KP CM Seeks Contempt Over Fourth Blocked Meeting With Imran Khan as Cabinet Oath Set for Today

Afridi turns to the Islamabad High Court after prison authorities declined court-ordered access.

Overview

  • A three-judge IHC directive to implement a twice‑weekly meeting schedule for Imran Khan remains unheeded, with police again stopping CM Sohail Afridi’s convoy at the Dahgal checkpoint until the slot elapsed.
  • Afridi filed a letter through the Advocate General on Oct. 29 seeking an attested copy of the IHC order to formally register contempt proceedings against Adiala Jail authorities.
  • The chief minister announced a 13‑member Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet; the governor signed the summary and the oath is scheduled for 3 pm at the Governor House in Peshawar.
  • Afridi says the cabinet lineup follows Imran Khan’s guidance, and reports note Imran’s sister granted him authority to proceed after meetings were repeatedly blocked.
  • Speaking to media, Afridi criticized exclusion from PakistanAfghanistan policy consultations, raised security and fiscal concerns including NFC and hydel dues, and said cooperation with the Centre depends on transparent decision‑making.