Gandapur slams govt, as Gohar meets JUI-F chief to discuss political landscape

PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur voiced frustration over restrictions on public gatherings despite receiving the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Speaking to the media outside the Peshawar High Court (PHC), Gandapur asserted that holding protests and rallies was a democratic right, which his party would continue exercising across Pakistan.

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“We are being told we can’t hold our meetings even with the NOC in hand,” Gandapur said, underscoring his commitment to the cause. “Wherever the leadership directs us to go, we will go. Punjab Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb suggests we hold rallies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but our rallies will be nationwide.”

Responding to allegations that state resources are being used for these rallies, CM Gandapur said that all resources used were PTI’s own, and “BRT buses weren’t taken along”.

He also accused the government of attempting to make controversial amendments, stating, “We will not allow anyone to misuse their power, especially through the police, who are being forced to take actions they shouldn’t.” He added that the government’s actions, particularly during the caretaker administration, were infringing on constitutional rights.

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Meanwhile, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman to discuss the ongoing political situation and parliamentary affairs.

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Barrister Gohar extended his congratulations to Maulana Fazlur Rahman on his re-election as JUI’s Emir for another five-year term. He also congratulated Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hydari on his election as Secretary General of the JUI-F.