US EditionPTI founder orders replacement of Gandapur with Afridi as K-P CM: Salman Akram Raja
Ali Amin Gandapur resigned as KP Chief Minister following Imran Khan’s directive amid rising terrorism and internal PTI conflicts, with Sohail Afridi nominated as successor.
- On Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025, Ali Amin Gandapur announced his resignation as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Islamabad, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf confirmed his removal.
- PTI founder Imran Khan ordered the change, citing recent militant attacks in Orakzai and a deteriorating security situation, Salman Akram Raja said.
- PTI nominated Sohail Afridi as Gandapur's successor; Raja confirmed, `This is correct.` Afridi, from Khyber district, won PK-70 with 31,649 votes to 7,401.
- PTI is preparing a formal transition process after consultations with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, and Ali Amin Gandapur pledged full support for Sohail Afridi as the new chief minister.
- Analysts say the change signals a broader reshuffle within PTI's provincial ranks, citing a public feud between Gandapur and Aleema Khan in recent weeks.
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