Muhammad Amanullah
Date: October 10, 2026 The True Post (Web News) —Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, reached Charsadda on its seventh day. Participants will travel through different areas of Charsadda before heading to Mardan, where they are scheduled to stay overnight. After the stop in Mardan, the convoy will proceed towards Swabi.
Long March in Charsadda
According to sources, the PTI long march continued its journey for a seventh consecutive day, reaching Charsadda under the leadership of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. Under the march’s planned schedule, participants will pass through various areas before arriving in Mardan.
After spending the night in Mardan, the long march will set off for Swabi. Party workers are now looking towards October 13, when Afridi has announced that he will outline the next course of action in Swabi.
Key Announcement Expected on October 13
Addressing party workers, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said he would announce the next strategy for the long march in Swabi on October 13.
Following this announcement, the activities planned in Swabi are being viewed as an important stage in the march’s next phase. However, Afridi did not provide details of the proposed strategy during his address.
Claim Over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s NFC Share
In his address, Afridi also raised the issue of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s financial resources. He claimed that the province was not receiving its due share under the National Finance Commission (NFC).
The distribution of federal resources among Pakistan’s provinces under the NFC is an important part of financial relations between the federal government and the provincial administrations. Highlighting the issue, the chief minister spoke about the province’s financial rights, but did not provide further details on the matter during his speech.
Statements on Police and Development
Speaking about the capabilities of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi claimed that the provincial force possessed the most modern weapons.
He also discussed the province’s development, asserting that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ranked at the top in terms of progress.
Financial rights, police capabilities and development were among the prominent issues raised during his address to party workers. Afridi also set October 13 as the date for announcing the march’s next strategy.
Swabi to Follow Mardan Stop
According to the long march’s schedule, the convoy will travel through different areas from Charsadda before reaching Mardan, where participants are expected to stay overnight. The march will then move towards Swabi.
Afridi’s planned announcement of the next course of action in Swabi on October 13 is being regarded as a significant stage in determining the march’s future direction.
The convoy is being led by Sohail Afridi, and activities continued on the seventh day of the march. The march’s direction, programme and strategy for the coming days are expected to become clearer following the chief minister’s announcement in Swabi.
