Islamabad: Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan has strongly condemned the statement made by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi against the Pakistan Army. In a statement, Ikhtiar Wali Khan termed Sohail Afridi’s remarks as reprehensible.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ikhtiar Wali Khan expressed his disapproval of the Chief Minister’s comments, emphasizing the significant role played by the Pakistan Army in safeguarding the nation. He highlighted the army’s unmatched sacrifices for the defense of the motherland and underscored the inappropriateness of Afridi’s remarks.

The controversy arises as Chief Minister Afridi’s statement has drawn criticism from various quarters, given the army’s esteemed position and contributions to national security. Khan’s denunciation reflects a broader sentiment of support for the armed forces amidst political discourse.