Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Saeed Afridi has written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, stating that the recent events were not a result of administrative shortcomings, but rather a deliberate attempt to discredit the office and dignity of the provincial government. In his letter, Afridi claimed that the events surrounding his visit to Lahore were a reflection of the Punjab government’s malicious intentions. He stated that the people of Lahore were subjected to unnecessary inconvenience, with markets and public places being closed, and motorways being blocked, all in an effort to create a negative impression of his visit.
Afridi further claimed that the social media campaign against him was a clear indication of the Punjab government’s sinister motives. He stated that the aim of the campaign was to tarnish his reputation and undermine the authority of the provincial government. Afridi also accused the Punjab government of using administrative shortcuts to create a negative narrative about his visit.
In a statement, Afridi expressed his disappointment and frustration with the events that unfolded during his visit to Lahore. He stated that he was treated unfairly and that the actions of the Punjab government were a clear attempt to undermine his authority and discredit the provincial government. Afridi concluded his statement by calling on the Punjab government to take responsibility for their actions and to refrain from such malicious behavior in the future.
The situation has sparked a heated debate in the Pakistani media, with many calling for an investigation into the events that unfolded during Afridi’s visit to Lahore. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also issued a statement condemning the Punjab government’s actions, calling them a “clear attempt to undermine the authority of the provincial government”.
