The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has stated that the provincial government will not support any measures that place an additional financial burden on the public. His remarks came during discussions regarding potential fuel supply disruptions and rising energy costs.

According to the chief minister, a meeting was held with the federal authorities including representatives from the Ministry of Finance Pakistan and the Ministry of Petroleum Pakistan. During the meeting, the Government of Pakistan briefed the provincial government about possible challenges to fuel supply lines and the potential impact on petroleum prices.

Afridi emphasized that governments should not engage in unnecessary or luxury spending while shifting the burden of economic crises onto ordinary citizens. He stated that such an approach would be unfair and unacceptable for the people.

The chief minister also referred to the ongoing tensions involving Iran, United States, and Israel, saying that increasing petrol prices in response to international conflicts is not a proper solution.

He stressed that during times of crisis, government resources should be directed toward providing subsidies and relief to the public rather than funding luxury expenditures. Afridi reaffirmed that protecting citizens from economic pressure remains the top priority of the provincial government.