Peshawar:
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa main minister’s office issued a firm denial of reports that attribute comments to PTI Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan, in which the latter pressed that Ali Amin Gandapur resigned if peace cannot restore peace in the province.
A CM spokesman reaffirmed the loyalty of the provincial government to the founder of PTI, declaring: “Every time Imran Khan wishes, Prime Minister Gandapur will resign.” However, he insisted that there is no authorized source confirming that Imran issued said directive regarding the resignation.
The refutation occurs a day after the media reports said that Imran urged Gandapur to renounce the failures perceived in governance, law and order.
The KP government reiterated that the provincial administration represents the political vision of Imran Khan. “We are guided by his trust,” said the spokesman, noting that Gandapur has publicly described his position in the KP government as “a confidence granted by Imran.”
Despite his leadership post, Gandapur has not been able to meet Imran, who is currently imprisoned in the Adiala prison. The spokesman attributed that to the lack of compliance with the visiting rights ordered by the Court.
JIRGAS
Highlighting government initiatives, the spokesman stressed the launch of regional tribal jirgas aimed at combating terrorism and restoring stability in the province. These jirgas are part of a broader strategy and directed by the community to improve the law and order.
A day before, the provincial government had initiated a series of regional jirgas aimed at restoring peace in tribal districts. During the first Jirga, held at the House of CM in Peshawar, the participants urged the federal government to facilitate a delegation that includes representatives of the KP government and the tribal elders to participate in the dialogue with Afghanistan.
