Afridi Announces Rs50bn Package for Mardan

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi announced a Rs50 billion development package for Mardan on April 19, 2026, during a large Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public gathering in Peshawar. He highlighted the initiative's goal for balanced development and pointed to the public turnout as a sign of sustained support for PTI and Imran Khan. Afridi outlined future political visits, reiterated his allegiance to Imran Khan's leadership, and proposed an open public session for the provincial assembly. He also addressed national economic challenges including slowing GDP, rising debt, and inflation, affecting various income groups. The event concluded with the unanimous adoption of a resolution calling for economic relief, release of political detainees, restoration of public mandate, and settlement of provincial financial dues.