Imran Khan orders removal of Ali Amin Gandapur, Sohail Afridi named new Chief Minister

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to make a major change in the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has issued a directive to remove Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur from his post. Sohail Afridi has been named as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Confirmation of Party Sources
According to the media report, PTI sources have confirmed that this decision has been taken under the recent orders given by Imran Khan to the party leadership from the jail. There have long been concerns within the party's inner circles about Ali Amin Gandapur's performance and some administrative decisions, based on which this change is being made. Imran Khan's Orders
Imran Khan has directed the senior leadership of the party that Ali Amin Gandapur be removed from the post of Chief Minister with immediate effect and necessary steps be taken in the Provincial Assembly to elect Sohail Afridi as the Chief Minister in his place. Who is Sohail Afridi?
PTI leadership claims that Sohail Afridi is among the relatively clean and effective PTI organizers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has previously held important administrative responsibilities in the provincial government and is considered close to the party leadership. Imran Khan has approved his nomination expressing full confidence in him. Possible Reasons for Ali Amin Gandapur's Termination
Ali Amin Gandapur, who was made Chief Minister in March 2024, was under criticism from the leadership in recent months due to deviations from party policy and some controversial statements. According to sources, questions were being raised about his leadership in the party, especially on issues of governance and law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to party sources, in the next few days, regular consultations and lobbying will be initiated to change the parliamentary leader in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and elect Sohail Afridi as the Leader of the House. If the required majority is achieved, Sohail Afridi will take oath as the new Chief Minister of the province.