Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has welcomed the meeting between the party’s sitting chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.
The meeting, held in Peshawar, was aimed at addressing key political and security concerns, Express News reported.
After his meeting with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar informally addressed the media and emphasized the importance of following the directives of PTI’s founder.
He explained that any future disclosures regarding meetings would only be made when Khan personally instructed him to do so.
Reiterating that all actions he has taken are in line with Khan’s guidance, Gohar described the talks with General Munir as a positive development for the country’s stability.
Gohar also highlighted PTI’s primary demands, including the formation of a judicial commission to investigate two significant incidents. He stated: “We have always kept the door open to dialogue while others have kept theirs closed. If this dialogue progresses, it will be beneficial to the country’s stability.”
During the Peshawar meeting, both Khan and Gandapur presented their concerns directly to General Asim Munir. Gohar confirmed that the meeting had yielded positive progress, indicating that potential resolutions were being explored.
However, the meeting was marred by tensions between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s political figures. A disagreement broke out between CM Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi over the allocation of Rs500 billion for counter-terrorism.
Gandapur accused Kundi of spreading misleading information, leading to a heated exchange. The conflict escalated when Awami National Party (ANP) leader Aimal Wali Khan accused the provincial government of harboring Taliban elements. Gandapur responded by defending his past involvement in the Afghan jihad and calling for clarity on the allegations.
Amid the tensions, General Asim Munir and other political leaders worked to refocus the conversation on regional security issues.
Barrister Gohar emphasized the importance of addressing security issues in Parliament and called for a national approach to the ongoing challenges.
After the meeting, Imran Khan proceeded to Parliament House where he met with PTI negotiating committee leader Omar Ayub. Gohar conveyed Khan’s special message to the committee.
Reports suggest that Ayub is expected to hold a press conference soon to discuss the next steps in the party’s negotiations.
