Process to elect new KP CM outlined after Gandapur’s ouster
PESHAWAR: Following the constitutional practice, the Chief Minister in office will hand over his resignation to the Governor of the province. The Governor has 48 hrs to accept or dismiss this resignation. The resignation is automatically accepted in case no decision is made within the said period. When the resignation
Ali Amin Gandapur sends resignation to KP governor
By: Shahid Jan ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur submitted his resignation to the governor late Wednesday night, stating that he is stepping down at the request of Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. In his letter of resignation, a copy of which
Nadeem Afzal Chan says Sohail Afridi won’t be KP CM, surprise pick coming
By: Jangsu ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Nadeem Afzal Chan has claimed in a TV talk show that Sohail Afridi’s name would be removed and a new person would be picked for the slot of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister by tomorrow. During a discussion, anchor Asma Sherazi and
KP food minister accuses Punjab government of creating artificial wheat, flour Crisis
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru has strongly reacted to the rising prices of wheat flour in the province, blaming the Punjab government’s ban on wheat and flour supply to KP for what he termed as an attempt to create an “artificial crisis.” In a statement issued
Who is Sohail Afridi? KP’s new Chief Minister
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, has nominated Sohail Afridi to lead the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after the removal of the KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur. Mr Afridi, the newly nominated Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, hails from Khyber district. He was elected to the provincial
Ali Amin Gandapur steps down as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, stepped down as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, following instructions from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and confirmation from Salman Akram Raja. Ali Amin Gandapur announced that the position of Chief Minister was a trust given to
Sohail Afridi takes charge as KP CM after Gandapur’s removal: Salman Akram
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PT) secretary general, Salman Akram Raja, on Wednesday confirmed the major political development, stating that at the direction of the party founder, Imran Khan, Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, has been removed from the office and provincial minister Sohail Afridi has been nominated as the new chief
Military command vows firm retaliation against any Indian aggression
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s top military brass on Wednesday at the 272 Corps Conference (CCC) vowed firm retaliation against any aggression. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), presided over the 272nd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) held at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. The Forum commenced with
Ali Amin Gandapur likely to be removed as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM
The founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has decided to change the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He has instructed the removal of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur from his position. In his stead, Sohail Afridi has been nominated as the new Chief Minister
KP Commission on the status of women gets a new chairperson and members
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government appointed Dr. Samira Shams as the new chairperson of the commission and also announced the names of newly appointed members. Besides Dr. Samira Shams, Shabina Ayaz from Aurat Foundation Peshawar, Amna Pervaiz, Tayyaba Batool, Muslim Taj, Dr. Minhas Majeed from the IR department, Shakeela Syed,
