Saqib Mushtaq
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur dared the Centre to topple his government if they have the required numbers.
Addressing a press conference at KP House in the federal capital, Gandapur said that the struggle of PTI will remain continue till the real independence. Flanked by other PTI leaders, he said that today’s parliamentary party meeting is a message of our unity. “The constitution was violated, and our mandate was stolen. The May 9 was a conspiracy against the PTI founder,” said the chief minister.
Ali Amin Gandapur revealed that he was pressurised several times to give statements against the party founder. He added that May 9 was just a pretext; the actual target was the PTI founder. “You cannot topple our government through constitutional means. If you want to impose Governor’s Rule—go ahead and try,” CM Gandapur said.
Speaking on the occasion, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar said that the party holds no personal enmity against anyone. He added that the PTI founder always talked about dialogue in the politics to end the stalemate.
He also challenged the opposition, saying, “If anyone is eager to bring a no-confidence motion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, they’re welcome to try. Those plotting such moves don’t have the required numbers.” PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said that February 8 was a historic day when the people stood against the oppression. “We’re told to move on and forget it,” he added. He emphasised that PTI will continue its political struggle and won’t back down. “It is a fight for human rights. Taking away our mandate won’t end the resistance,” he added.
PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram has demanded an investigation into the deaths of the party’s jailed workers, urging the chief justice to form a judicial commission to probe the matter. He said the PTI leadership passed a unanimous resolution against the Constitutional Bench’s verdict on reserved seats and stated that the party would work to ensure the release of Imran and other jailed PTI leaders.
Meanwhile, PTI pledged to pursue all legal avenues to secure the release of its chairman, Imran Khan, and other party members currently detained. In a statement disseminated on X (formerly Twitter), yhe party also announced its disatisfaction over the Supreme Court’s decision regarding reserved seats, vowing to utilize constitutional and democratic processes to protect its rights.
The PTI denounced the solitary confinement of Khan and the restrictions placed on his access to legal counsel and political allies. The party also voiced apprehensions about fatalities reported following the discharge of other detainees. The PTI reiterated its call for Khan”s release and the liberation of its incarcerated members.
The party confirmed its commitment to pursuing various forms of constitutional, political, and legal action under Khan”s leadership to uphold the rule of law and constitutional principles in Pakistan. These actions encompass public demonstrations, peaceful protests, and negotiations. The PTI affirmed its unity and resolve under Khan’s guidance and expressed awareness of alleged conspiracies by its political adversaries.
The party’s parliamentary gathering also raised concerns about purported government pressure on the judiciary. The PTI urged the judicial system to maintain its independence, uphold merit, and ensure justice. Finally, the meeting recognized the sacrifices made by party members, leaders, and parliamentarians in their legal and constitutional struggle.
