Imran Khan appoints 30-year-old Sohail Afridi as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's new Chief Minister, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur.

Imran Khan has appointed 30-year-old Sohail Afridi as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, replacing Ali Amin Gandapur, who resigned on Khan’s instructions. The move follows internal party tensions, including reported clashes between Gandapur and PTI leadership figures. Afridi, a first-time lawmaker and former student leader, rose through PTI ranks during its post-2023 crackdown, gaining recognition for youth mobilization and social media activism. His nomination signals a leadership shift toward younger, ideologically driven figures within the party.