PESHAWAR, A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has reached Karak after starting from Lakki Marwat on Sunday.
The march follows the collapse of talks between the federal government and the opposition. The PTI has continued with its protest despite government warnings over security and law and order.
Afridi travelled by helicopter from Peshawar to Lakki Marwat, where PTI workers received him at the helipad. He then joined the march at Gandi Chowk, where supporters gathered before the convoy moved toward Karak.
Afridi Rejects Policies Made Behind Closed Doors
Addressing PTI workers in Lakki Marwat, Afridi said his government would not accept policies that did not serve the interests of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He also criticised what he described as decisions made behind closed doors. Afridi said the province should have a role in decisions affecting its security and political interests.
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The chief minister further claimed that terrorism had increased under the current federal government. He contrasted this with the period when PTI was in power at the federal level.
PTI Leader Claims Peace Can Be Restored
Afridi claimed that his proposed policy could restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 100 days.
He said the PTI march was being carried out with public support. He also called on supporters to remain involved as the convoy moves through the province.
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The claim about restoring peace within 100 days reflects Afridi’s political position and has not been independently established.
March Moves Toward Karak
The convoy reached Karak later on Sunday. According to the PTI’s announced schedule, participants were expected to stay near Karak overnight before continuing toward Kohat.
The march is part of PTI’s wider protest campaign, which seeks the release of party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan.
The federal government has said it will not allow protesters to enter Islamabad if they violate the law. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has also blamed Afridi for the collapse of negotiations.
Afridi said the march would continue according to a daily schedule. He told supporters that the next stages would be announced as the convoy progresses.
