In a strategic move to revitalize its organizational structure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has mandated that party members holding official positions within the KP government relinquish their party roles. This directive, announced by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on February 25, 2025, aims to empower the newly appointed KP chapter president, Junaid Akbar, to effectively reorganize the party at the provincial level.
This decision follows the recent replacement of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with Junaid Akbar as the PTI’s KP president, signaling a shift towards separating governmental responsibilities from party leadership roles. The move is intended to streamline party operations and address internal challenges that have arisen due to overlapping duties.
Additionally, the PTI leadership has emphasized support for members who remain loyal to the party’s core values while distancing itself from individuals recently expelled, such as Sher Afzal Marwat and Fawad Chaudhry. This stance underscores the party’s commitment to maintaining discipline and cohesion within its ranks.
These developments reflect the PTI’s broader strategy to strengthen its organizational framework in KP, ensuring that party officials can focus on political activities without the complexities of governmental duties.
