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, […]
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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 […]
PTI Nominates Sohail Afridi for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister
PESHAWAR– In a significant late-night development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has officially nominated Sohail Afridi as its candidate for the post of Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The decision was made during an extraordinary meeting held at the Speaker’s House, attended by PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja, former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, […]
KP Political Uncertainty Deepens as Gandapur Awaits Resignation Acceptance
PESHAWAR: The political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remained uncertain on Friday as Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur left Peshawar for his hometown Dera Ismail Khan, while his resignation—submitted nearly 48 hours earlier—remained unconfirmed. Despite bidding farewell to staff at the Chief Minister’s House, Mr Gandapur’s resignation has not yet been accepted by Governor […]
Ali Amin Gandapur Resigns as KP Chief Minister After Imran Khan’s Instructions
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced his resignation. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) confirmed that party founder Imran Khan instructed him to step down and nominated Sohail Afridi as the new chief minister of the province. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said Gandapur will send his resignation to the governor on […]
Why is Sohail Afridi the top choice for KP’s Chief Minister?
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated Sohail Afridi as the next chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He is expected to replace Ali Amin Gandapur following a surprise decision by the party’s leadership. Afridi, currently serving as Minister for Higher Education, is one of PTI’s most active grassroots leaders. He is known for his strong organisational […]
PTI confirms Gandapur’s ouster, Sohail Afridi named KP CM pick
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has confirmed that Ali Amin Gandapur will be replaced as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sohail Afridi, the provincial minister for higher education, has been named the party’s new candidate for the post. Speaking to media outside Adiala Jail, Salman Akram Raja stated that the […]
Gandapur likely out as KP CM amid PTI rift
Ali Amin Gandapur is expected to be removed as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to party sources. The move comes after months of internal tensions within PTI, especially between Gandapur and Aleema Khan, sister of party founder Imran Khan. The conflict has grown deeper in recent weeks, making it difficult for the party to […]
Afghan instability directly affects KP, says Gandapur
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that instability in Afghanistan is adversely affecting the peace and order in the province. He emphasised that sustainable peace requires dialogue with Kabul. “Our armed forces, police, and people have made enormous sacrifices to root out terrorism. We salute the martyrs who laid down their lives for […]