PTI formally confirms Sohail Afridi will remain KP CM

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally announced that Sohail Afridi will continue serving as the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, putting an end to speculation about a possible change in the provincial leadership.

The announcement was made through an official notification issued by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. The notification confirmed Afridi’s continuation in the office and clarified the party’s position on any proposed change in the chief minister’s post.

According to the notification, no one other than PTI founder Imran Khan has the authority to nominate an alternative candidate for the position or change the decision regarding the provincial chief minister.

The party also barred its leaders and lawmakers from holding meetings, submitting proposals or engaging in discussions about replacing the incumbent chief minister.

The directive makes it clear that any decision concerning a change in the KP chief minister’s office rests solely with Imran Khan. Party leaders and members have been instructed not to initiate discussions or take steps regarding a possible replacement.

The move comes amid speculation about the provincial leadership and internal discussions over the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Through the notification, the PTI leadership has reaffirmed its support for Afridi and sought to prevent further debate within the party over his replacement.