Speaking to the media after the hour-long meeting, Afridi clarified that the meeting primarily focused on Rs26 billion Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s financial dues outstanding against the federal government.

Afridi mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured him that the federal government would review the financial issues and provide necessary directions to resolve them.

The chief minister emphasised that the meeting was strictly official in nature and part of his official obligations.

“If the meeting had been political, I would not have participated,” he added, responding to any speculation about political discussions during the encounter.

Afridi stressed the need for continued communication and cooperation between the federal and provincial governments to address the province’s ongoing financial and security challenges.

He said the provincial government would continue its efforts to ensure the welfare of the people while remaining within constitutional limits.