From Dawn · Ikram Junaidi · · 1m 20s
PTI affirms Sohail Afridi remains KP chief minister
PTI confirms Sohail Afridi stays KP chief minister despite internal doubts.
In brief
PTI confirms Sohail Afridi stays KP chief minister despite internal doubts. PTI says Sohail Afridi remains KP chief minister with Imran Khan's support after internal disagreements. Originally reported by Dawn.
PTI reaffirms Sohail Afridi
PTI on Thursday reaffirmed support for Sohail Afridi, ex-chief minister rendered nonfunctional after governor's rule in KP.
Afridi in preventive custody
Afridi not seen since Centre imposed governor's rule and emergency in KP on Oct 11, next day federal minister confirmed preventive custody.
PTI central secretariat notification
PTI central secretariat notified members not to discuss nomination or replacement of KP chief minister.
Imran Khan's confidence
PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said Afridi remains KP chief minister with Imran Khan's confidence and support.
No alternative candidates
PTI states only founding chairman has authority to nominate alternative KP chief minister candidate.
Social media speculation
PTI members criticized party leadership for handling challenges and overreliance on Afridi.
Parliamentary meeting conflict
Joint parliamentary meeting lasted seven hours with arguments about Afridi's authority.
Leadership criticism
Some questioned why top leadership gave authority to Afridi who held no party hierarchy position.
Afridi's non-functionality
Afridi became non-functional after governor's rule in KP due to interest in transfers and postings.
At a glance
PTI says Sohail Afridi remains KP chief minister with Imran Khan's support after internal disagreements.
