PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Saturday directed senior vice president Senator Noorul Haq Qadri to preside over all meetings of the party’s provincial cabinet in the absence of provincial president Junaid Akbar.

“In view of the prevailing circumstances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the provincial organisation of PTI KP shall continue to function under the presidency of Junaid Akbar Khan,” read a party notification issued on Saturday.

It added that Mr Qadri should preside over all meetings of the party’s provincial cabinet in Mr Akbar’s absence and act in accordance with the party’s constitution.

The party chairman said that PTI KP general secretary Ali Asghar Khan would chair all meetings in the absence of the senior vice president. He is also empowered to convene and chair meetings of other tiers of the provincial organisation.

“Ali Asghar Khan shall be responsible for overall administration, coordination and supervision of all tiers and wings to ensure the implementation of party policies, strategies and decisions,” the notification read.

It added that no changes would be made to the PTI KP provincial cabinet or organisational structure until further orders.

Published in Dawn, October 25th, 2026