PESHAWAR – Preparations are in full swing at the Governor House Peshawar as Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is set to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, today at 4:00 PM.

Governor Kundi, who returned to Peshawar after completing his official visit to Karachi, confirmed that he would personally conduct the swearing-in ceremony in accordance with constitutional duties. Speaking to Dunya News before his departure from Karachi, he emphasized his commitment to performing his role impartially and responsibly.

“I am coming to Peshawar to administer the oath to Sohail Afridi; I had never refused to do so earlier either,” Governor Kundi stated. He added that fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him by the Constitution remains his utmost priority.

The Governor House administration has finalized all arrangements for the ceremony, which will mark the formal assumption of duties by Sohail Afridi as the province’s new Chief Minister. The event is expected to be attended by senior officials, political representatives, and members of the provincial assembly.

Sohail Afridi’s oath-taking comes at a critical juncture for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the province faces pressing governance and development challenges. The new Chief Minister is anticipated to outline his priorities soon after assuming office, focusing on administrative reforms, public service delivery, and economic stability in the region.

Governor Kundi’s role in facilitating a smooth transition has been widely appreciated as a demonstration of adherence to democratic norms and constitutional responsibility. His statement reaffirmed the government’s commitment to political stability and procedural transparency in the province.

The ceremony will officially begin at 4:00 PM, with media coverage expected across major national channels and news outlets.