Gandapur Steps Down as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on PTI Founder’s Directive
— October 8, 2025
PESHAWAR (AIA) Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced his resignation, citing directives from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. In a statement, Gandapur emphasized that his position was a trust bestowed by Imran Khan, which he is returning as per the party founder’s instructions. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed Sohail Afridi has been nominated as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.