In rare unity, KP governor and CM criticise Centre over province's rights
Key takeaways
- During a joint press conference in Peshawar alongside Governor Kundi, the KP chief executive claimed that CNG stations were being shut down across the province due to the lack of gas supply.
- "Article 158 of the Constitution clearly states that a gas-producing province has the first right over its resources," he added.
- CM Afridi said the people of KP should not be forced into further difficulties, claiming decisions taken behind closed doors were being imposed on the province.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan In rare unity, KP governor and CM criticise Centre over province's rights KP chief minister urges PM Shehbaz's intervention to restore gas supply to CNG sector By Web Desk | Published May 18, 2026
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday criticised the federal government over the suspension of gas supply in the province, urging the Centre to ensure KP gets its due rights.
During a joint press conference in Peshawar alongside Governor Kundi, the KP chief executive claimed that CNG stations were being shut down across the province due to the lack of gas supply.