Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Communication and Works Shakeel Ahmad Khan has resigned from his position, citing disagreements with the Chief Minister and allegations of corruption within the provincial government. Khan, a PTI MPA, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, expressing his dissatisfaction with the current administration. He stated that his differences with the Chief Minister were based on principles, but maintained his loyalty to PTI. He also declared his willingness to be held accountable on all platforms. Khan accused the Chief Minister of operating under someone else’s direction and compromising the party’s core principles and promises. He claimed that the government had deviated from its original stance, and that poor governance and corruption had undermined the party’s manifesto. Khan had previously accused the Chief Minister of interfering in his ministry and hindering his ability to work effectively due to rampant corruption and mismanagement in the province.

He vowed to continue raising his voice against corruption and bad governance. Sources indicate that Khan had also raised concerns about corruption within the Chief Minister’s cabinet, leading to the formation of a committee to investigate corruption in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Khan reportedly had disagreements with other cabinet members and had previously expressed his dissatisfaction with former Chief Minister Mahmood Khan. Sources suggest that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was considering a cabinet reshuffle and had reportedly planned to remove Khan from his position. However, Khan pre-empted this move by submitting his resignation. The provincial government, however, claims that Khan was removed based on a report from a committee formed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan. A summary recommending Khan’s removal from the ministry has been sent to the Governor for approval.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan