KP To Expand Interest-Free Loans For Youth As CM Targets Federal Govt

Chief Minister Sohail Afridi made important announcements for youth, stating that the provincial government is increasing the amount of interest-free loans for young people from 3 billion rupees to 5 billion rupees. Additionally, financial assistance of 2 million rupees will be provided for a youth organization.

Addressing a gathering of young people at Nishtar Hall in Peshawar, Sohail Afridi said that a truly great person is one with a big vision; degrees and wealth alone do not make someone great. He added that nations progress only when people carry the pain and concern of their country in their hearts.

The Chief Minister said that although the tribal districts were merged into the province in 2018, they have still not been given full financial rights, which is against the Constitution. He stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not being given its due share, while corruption worth 5,300 billion rupees has occurred at the federal level.

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He further said that the federal government currently owes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 4,758 billion rupees, yet the provincial government is still showing better performance despite limited resources.

Speaking again to the youth, Muhammad Sohail Afridi repeated that a truly great person is one with a broad mindset, and that degrees and wealth alone do not define greatness. He said nations move forward when their people genuinely care about their homeland.

Criticizing the Prime Minister, he said that a“fake Prime Minister” cannot represent a self-respecting nation under any circumstances, and that certain behaviors during foreign visits go against national dignity.

Criticizing the Punjab government, the Chief Minister said that political freedom has been eliminated there and that the situation is practically like civil martial law. He alleged that in Punjab, weapons are being taken from the guards of his party's leaders and vehicle number plates are being tampered with.

He said that senior politicians and Imran Khan's wife have been unjustly imprisoned, which is a clear example of political victimization, and that Imran Khan's sisters have also been harassed.

Regarding terrorism, the Chief Minister said that the only permanent solution to this issue lies in a clear and unanimous policy. Temporary decisions and political statements cannot eliminate terrorism. He urged the federal government and all relevant institutions to adopt a joint strategy.

In conclusion, the Chief Minister urged the youth to raise their voices for their rights on every forum and to oppose decisions that go against the province's interests. He said it is better to stand as a living nation than to keep carrying coffins.

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