Key Takeaways
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi reportedly dismissed an electrician following a Workers’ Convention.
- The incident occurred due to malfunctioning air conditioning at Nishtar Hall in Peshawar on Sunday.
- Director of Culture and caretaker of Nishtar Hall were also reportedly transferred or suspended.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has reportedly ordered the dismissal of an electrician after a malfunctioning air conditioning system caused him to sweat during a Workers’ Convention at Nishtar Hall in Peshawar.
According to media reports, the chief minister was seen visibly sweating during the event on Sunday due to the faulty air conditioners. This incident allegedly prompted immediate administrative action against officials responsible for the facility’s maintenance.
Reports indicate that a formal notification was issued dismissing the electrician who was in charge of the hall’s electrical equipment. Additionally, the Director of Culture and the caretaker of Nishtar Hall were reportedly transferred or suspended over the incident.
The reported actions have drawn attention on social media, where users debated whether such disciplinary measures were justified given the failure of the venue’s cooling system.
As of now, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has not issued an official statement confirming or commenting on the reported dismissals and transfers. Further details are expected once provincial authorities respond to the reports.
