Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) witnessed a wave of celebrations as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) officially announced Sohail Afridi as the new Chief Minister of the province. The announcement sparked fireworks, flag-waving rallies, and festive gatherings across cities including Peshawar, Mardan, and Swat, reflecting widespread enthusiasm among supporters.
Afridi’s appointment follows the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur, who stepped down at the direction of PTI founder Imran Khan. In his farewell statement, Gandapur thanked his cabinet, bureaucracy, and party workers for their cooperation in navigating KP through recent economic and security challenges.
According to senior party sources, Afridi’s nomination represents PTI’s effort to revitalize governance and strengthen provincial administration. Known for his dedication and loyalty to the party, Afridi has been a key player in KP’s political landscape and is expected to carry forward PTI’s reform agenda.
Supporters hailed the leadership change as a positive move toward stability, expressing optimism that Afridi will prioritize public welfare, law and order, and development projects. PTI leadership reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability, emphasizing that Afridi’s leadership would further solidify the party’s influence and service in the province.
