PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan congratulated newly elected Chief Minister KP Sohail Khan Afridi on winning the election.“Thanks God all available MPAs voted. I hope the next step of taking oath takes place and transition completes smoothly. I pay strong tribute to the outgoing CM Ali Amin Gandapur. And I congratulate Afridi for his election,” he said.PTI leader Omar Ayub also congratulated Afridi, saying: “Our struggle for ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ shall continue as per the vision and instructions of PM Imran Khan.

Gratitude to former CM Ali Amin Khan Gandapur sahib for his unflinching support and efforts to make the transfer of power smooth.” PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser said extended his “heartfelt congratulations” to Afridi.“Today marks an important milestone in the political history of Pakistan. It is a testament to the fact that Imran Khan has provided an opportunity for hardworking, talented and ideological workers from the youth and middle class to reach high positions of leadership,” Qaiser posted on X.

“Afridi started his political struggle with student politics and with continuous hard work, perseverance and the spirit of serving the people, he has reached the highest position in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today. His election undoubtedly reflects the vision of Imran Khan, who is keen to bring forward a new, courageous and people-oriented leadership,” he said, adding that he was confident new avenues of progress, prosperity and transparent governance would open under the leadership of Afridi.

PTI MNA Junaid Akbar, meanwhile, showed gratitude that all members of the provincial assembly were “standing with Imran Khan and are united”. “Only one member is outside the country,” Akbar posted on X. “I pay tribute to all the members of the provincial assembly who have kept Imran Khan, the workers and themselves in their hearts and have not succumbed to any pressure or greed,” he said. 

 During the session, Leader of the Opposition Dr Ibadullah held up a copy of the Constitution and said: “According to this Constitution, the procedure is that first your resignation is accepted. Then the administration denotifies the cabinet.” He said the cabinet had not been denotified and Gandapur’s resignation had not been accepted by the governor. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)