Islamabad: (RightNow) The opposition in the National Assembly has raised the issue of the alleged detention of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The opposition submitted a motion to the Speaker, demanding an immediate debate.

The motion calls for a discussion on the detention of Sohail Afridi and six other assembly members. Aamir Dogar submitted the motion to the Speaker, terming the matter against democratic values.

Opposition leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai criticized the government and questioned the absence of assembly members. He asked, “Where is the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?” and demanded the issuance of production orders.

The opposition demanded the suspension of the regular agenda of the National Assembly for an urgent debate on this issue. The opposition leader urged the Speaker for free and fair elections.

It is noteworthy that an emergency was declared in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which the opposition had objected to, calling it against public representation.