Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding president Imran Khan welcomed the meeting between the party’s current president Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with the Chief of the 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 at Adiala Jail, Advocate Gohar spoke informally to the media and emphasized the importance of following the directives of the PTI founder.
He explained that any future disclosures about meetings would only be made when Khan personally ordered him to do so.
Gohar reaffirmed that all actions taken by him are in line with Khan’s direction and described the talks with General Munir as a positive development for the country’s stability.
Gohar also highlighted the PTI’s main demands, including the formation of a judicial commission to investigate two major incidents. “We have always kept the door open to dialogue, while others have kept it closed. If this dialogue advances, it will be beneficial for the stability of the country,” he stated.
During the Peshawar meeting, both Khan and Gandapur presented their concerns directly to General Asim Munir. Gohar confirmed that the meeting had produced positive developments, suggesting that possible resolutions were being explored.
However, the meeting was marred by tensions among Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa political figures. A disagreement broke out between CM Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi over the allocation of Rs 500 billion for anti-terror efforts.
Gandapur accused Kundi of spreading misleading information, sparking 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 asking for clarity on the allegations.
Amid the tensions, General Asim Munir and other political leaders worked to reorient the conversation toward regional security issues.
Advocate Gohar highlighted the importance of addressing security issues in Parliament and urged a national approach to the current challenges.
After the meeting, Imran Khan headed to Parliament House where he met PTI Negotiation Committee chief 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 negotiations.
