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Punjab Assembly Chaos Erupts as Sohail Afridi Shoved During Scuffles With PTI Leaders

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Punjab Assembly Chaos Erupts as Sohail Afridi Shoved During Scuffles With PTI Leaders

Assembly turns lawless as Afridi is dragged and shoved

Chaos erupted inside Pakistan’s Punjab Assembly after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI supporters entered. Instead of debate, the session turned into blocked rallies, security clashes, and physical scuffles, with Afridi reportedly dragged and shoved as tensions escalated. The incident underscores how political routines in Lahore are increasingly spilling onto the floor of governance.

  • Sohail Afridi and PTI leaders entered Punjab Assembly amid mounting tensions
  • Security personnel clashes triggered scuffles inside the chamber
  • Afridi was reportedly dragged and physically shoved during the disorder
  • Lawmakers and rallies appeared blocked as chaos spread rapidly
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