Sohail Afridi Corruption Case: Warrants Issued for Ex-CM

PESHAWAR — October 31, 2026 — Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have gathered evidence of multi-billion rupee financial irregularities in the Sohail Afridi Corruption Case, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants for the former Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to provincial government sources, arrest warrants have been formally issued against the former chief minister; however, law enforcement agencies have not yet executed his arrest as he remains under protective custody.

What Are the Key Allegations in the Sohail Afridi Corruption Case?

Provincial government officials confirmed that comprehensive record collections have commenced across multiple state departments to assess the scale of financial misdeeds committed during the previous administration:

Sehat Card Financial Irregularities: Investigators are scrutinizing administrative decisions and fund distributions linked to the provincial health insurance flagship program, where significant funds were allegedly misappropriated.
Inter-Departmental Audits: Official directives have been dispatched to public departments demanding immediate submission of procurement files, tender allocations, and executive sanction records.
Referral to Accountability Agencies: Authorities noted that upon completion of initial fact-finding inquiries, formal dossiers will be handed over to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) for further legal proceedings.

What Is the Current Status of the Former Chief Minister?

Addressing media queries regarding why the former provincial executive has not been taken into custody despite valid warrants, government representatives clarified that he is currently residing under protective arrangements:

“The former chief minister is currently under protective custody and in secure hands. State authorities are managing his security arrangements while simultaneously pursuing formal investigative inquiries into financial irregularities.”

The ongoing probe is expected to yield detailed corruption references in the coming weeks as anti-corruption bodies review department records and administrative files.