A significant shake-up within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with some key leaders being removed from their positions.
The decision was announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur amid differences within the party.
According to a formal announcement, approved by CM Gandapur, PTI's Peshawar district president, MNA Arbab Sher Ali, and Peshawar region President MNA Atif Khan were removed from their party positions.
Arbab Sher Ali, who expressed relief at his removal from the demanding role, has been replaced by Irfan Saleem as the new Peshawar district president. Asim Khan has been appointed as the new Peshawar region president, succeeding Atif Khan.
Arbab Sher Ali told Samaa TV he had found out about his removal, adding that he feels relieved as it was a big responsibility. "I wish all the best to the new nominees," he remarked.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet shuffle
In addition to these changes, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet has also undergone a reshuffle. Ehtsham Ali has been nominated as the new health adviser, while Pir Musawwir Ghazi has been appointed as the special assistant for environmental change. Sohail Afridi has been nominated as the special assistant for C&W, and Naik Muhammad will take on the role of special assistant for relief.
Moreover, Health Minister Qasim Shah has been relieved of the charge and handed over the office of social welfare.
Sources say that further changes in the provincial cabinet are on the cards, while shuffling within departments and the new nominees have all been approved by party Founder Imran Khan.
