Peshawar — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has reportedly ordered disciplinary action, including the dismissal of an electrician, after the air conditioning system broke down during a Workers’ Convention at Nishtar Hall.
According to media reports, the chief minister appeared visibly affected by the heat during Sunday’s event after the venue’s cooling system reportedly stopped working. The malfunction is said to have triggered swift administrative action against staff responsible for maintaining the hall’s facilities.
Officials Face Dismissal, Transfer, and Suspension
Reports indicate that a formal notification was issued dismissing the electrician responsible for Nishtar Hall’s electrical systems. Alongside that action, the Director of Culture was reportedly transferred to another post, while the hall’s caretaker was suspended pending further review.
The provincial government has not yet released an official statement confirming the reported dismissals and transfers. Further details are expected once authorities formally respond to the reports circulating in local media.
Public Reaction Divided Online
News of the disciplinary measures spread quickly on social media, where users were split over whether the response was proportionate to a mechanical failure of the venue’s cooling equipment. Some criticized the move as excessive, while others defended swift accountability for public event logistics.
