Reports of dissatisfaction within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ranks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have surfaced, with sources claiming that more than 20 provincial assembly members have expressed concerns over the performance of the provincial government and its leadership. Read More: PTI voices concern over reports about Bushra Bibi’s health According to sources, a number of PTI lawmakers are […]
KP politics
KP Chief Minister launches campaign for Imran Khan release
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday launched a membership drive for the ‘Imran Khan Release Peace Movement’, announcing that the campaign would later be expanded nationwide. Read More: PTI warns of nationwide movement for Imran’s release Addressing a gathering at the PTI provincial secretariat, Afridi said 172 registration camps would be set […]
KP CM accuses powers of isolating PTI, vows peaceful resistance
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday accused the “powers-that-be” of attempting to push the PTI into confrontation, but asserted that the party would remain peaceful despite mounting pressure. He said the PTI would never shy away from sacrifice, but had no intention of engaging in conflict. Read More: PTI founder politically isolated by party and […]
PM backs KP governor amid rumours
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi amid widespread media reports suggesting the governor’s possible removal. According to the PM Office, the meeting focused on political and administrative matters concerning KP, including discussions on the potential imposition of governor’s rule. Read More: PM Shehbaz, CM Afridi pledge unity amid political strains […]
c Afridi’s remarks draw widespread criticism
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi faced strong backlash on Friday after making controversial remarks about ongoing security operations in the province. His statements, made during a media interaction outside Adiala jail, were criticized for disparaging security personnel and allegedly questioning the sanctity of worship places where sniffer dogs were deployed. The remarks […]
PPP-PML-N alliance a ‘political compulsion,’ not affection: Punjab governor
PESHAWAR – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Friday described the ruling alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a “political compulsion” aimed at maintaining stability after the 2024 general elections, rather than an alliance of affection. Speaking at a joint press conference with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) […]
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 […]
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 […]