Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah has rejected claims that the government or establishment offered any deal to jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, calling such assertions baseless. Read More: Vawda warns Rana Sana over alleged Imran deal claims Sanaullah said discussions held on November 24 should not be termed a deal. He explained that an understanding had been […]
Ali Amin Gandapur
Gandapur clarifies claims in Sanam Javed controversy
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has addressed the controversy surrounding Sanam Javed, denying wrongdoing and outlining his account of events linked to her alleged abduction in Peshawar last year. Read More: Naqvi did more than anyone for Imran’s release, says Gandapur Speaking publicly about the case, Gandapur said the PTI social media activist […]
Gandapur admits shortcomings in efforts to secure the release of Imran Khan
Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur has acknowledged shortcomings in efforts to secure the release of party founder Imran Khan, while highlighting internal divisions and disputes among key figures during a wide-ranging television interview. Read More: Naqvi did more than anyone for Imran’s release, says Gandapur Gandapur said negotiations with authorities had largely proceeded on […]
Gandapur credits Naqvi for role in Imran Khan release
ISLAMABAD: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has credited Mohsin Naqvi with playing what he called an unparalleled role in securing the release of Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Read More: Govt decides to shift ailing Imran Khan to hospital Speaking to media, Gandapur said no one worked as tirelessly as Naqvi […]
New 10-member cabinet takes oath in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s new 10-member cabinet took oath on Friday. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi administered the oath to the newly appointed ministers. The ceremony was held at Governor House in Peshawar. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, assembly members, and senior civil officials attended the event. The cabinet includes Aftab Alam, Amjad Ali, Fazal Shakoor Khan, Arshad […]
Afridi elected KP CM in session marred by Opp walkout
PTI MPA Sohail Afridi on Monday was elected the new chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during an assembly session marred by the opposition’s walkout and despite prevailing uncertainty regarding the resignation of outgoing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati announced that the three opposition candidates – Maulana Lutfur Rehman of […]
Sohail Afridi says he wasn’t elected on any ‘parchi’
PESHAWAR — Newly elected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday dismissed claims that he became CM through favoritism, saying he was not chosen on any “parchi.” In his maiden address to the provincial assembly after his election, Afridi expressed gratitude to former CM Ali Amin Gandapur for his leadership and service. “Gandapur submitted […]
Sohail Afridi elected new KP chief minister amid Gandapur resignation row
PESHAWAR saw high political drama on Monday as PTI’s Sohail Afridi was elected the new chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, even as controversy deepened over outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s disputed resignation. Afridi secured 90 votes in the provincial assembly, while opposition candidates Maulana Lutfur Rehman, Sardar Shahjehan Yousaf, and Arbab Zarak Khan received none, […]
Sohail Afridi Elected KP Chief Minister Amid Opposition Boycott
PESHAWAR — In a politically charged session on Monday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Sohail Afridi was elected as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), following days of controversy over outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s resignation. The election, held amid tense scenes in the KP Assembly, was boycotted by opposition parties, who termed the […]
PTI Nominates Sohail Afridi for KP Chief Minister
PESHAWAR — The process to elect a new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is underway after the formal resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur was confirmed by the Governor House on Saturday. According to the Assembly Secretariat, nomination papers can be submitted until 3:00 PM today (Sunday), while scrutiny will take place at 4:00 PM. A […]