Non-bailable warrants as KP CM Sohail Afridi skips court hearing

Non-bailable warrants as KP CM Sohail Afridi skips court hearing

Non-bailable arrest warrants were issued as KP CM Sohail Afridi skips court hearing. File photo

January, 28 2026

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): An Islamabad court issued non-bailable arrest warrants against KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a misleading allegations case.

The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad ordered the immediate arrest of KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after he failed to appear before the court. The court directed authorities to arrest him at once and produce him before the court.

The order was passed by Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah during the hearing of a case related to allegations made against state institutions and damage to their reputation. The court took a strict view of the chief minister’s continuous absence from proceedings.

The hearing was later postponed until 10 February to allow further investigation. The case has been registered under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.

According to the case details, Sohail Afridi allegedly made misleading public statements against state institutions. These statements reportedly harmed the credibility of the institutions and created negative perceptions among the public.

During the hearing, the chief minister’s lawyers requested the court to avoid strict action due to his absence. However, the court rejected the plea and maintained its order for immediate arrest.

The court’s decision shows that no public office holder is above the law. Skipping court hearings can lead to serious legal consequences. Cases involving state institutions are treated with extra sensitivity. This development may increase political and legal pressure on the KP government.