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How Old is Sohail Afridi?
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — live age, birthday and a short biography.
37 years old
Born July 12, 1989 · 37 years, 2 months, 24 days
Quick biography
Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi was born on July 12, 1989, in Bara Tehsil of Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He belongs to the Afridi (Shalobar) tribe and is the third of six brothers in a middle-class family with no political background.
He studied at Muslim Public School and FC Government High School in Peshawar, then earned a BS degree in Economics from the University of Peshawar. Drawn to student politics, he rose through PTI’s Insaf Students Federation — campus president in 2015, then Peshawar region president and provincial president of ISF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — before leading the Insaf Youth Wing in the province. Before full-time politics he worked in the property business.
Career highlights
- ✦1989 — Born in Bara Tehsil, Khyber District.
- ✦2015 — Becomes ISF campus president at the University of Peshawar.
- ✦2024 — Elected MPA from PK-70 (Khyber-II) with 31,649 votes.
- ✦2024–2025 — Serves as Special Assistant for Communication & Works, then Minister for Higher Education.
- ✦2025 — Sworn in as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 15 October.
Personal life in brief
Afridi is known for staying visible and accessible during PTI’s difficult periods, a loyalty colleagues say earned him Imran Khan’s nomination for the top provincial office.
Legacy & influence
Elected to the Provincial Assembly from PK-70 (Khyber-II) in February 2024 with 31,649 votes, he served as Special Assistant for Communication & Works and then as Minister for Higher Education. On 15 October 2025 he was sworn in as the 19th Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — at 36, the youngest chief minister in Pakistan’s history and the first to hail from the erstwhile tribal districts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sohail Afridi?
Sohail Afridi was born on July 12, 1989. His live age in years, months and days is shown on this page and updates automatically.
When did Sohail Afridi become Chief Minister of KP?
He was sworn in as the 19th Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 15 October 2025.
Why is Sohail Afridi notable?
At 36 he became the youngest chief minister in Pakistan’s history and the first CM from the erstwhile tribal districts.
What is Sohail Afridi’s education?
He earned a BS degree in Economics from the University of Peshawar.
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