It Is Better to Keep Internal Discussions Confidential, Warns Barrister Gohar as PTI Announces Protests Against Emergency and Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has firmly denied the federal government’s notification of an emergency and the Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has promised to mount “widespread protests” against the government’s actions.
In his address to the National Assembly floor and subsequent media interaction, Barrister Gohar once again affirmed terrorism’s necessity of being eradicated from all over the country, but added that political manipulation under the guise of security would not be countenanced.
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s statements included key highlights such as:Here are some of the highlights of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan’s statements:
Rejection of Emergency and Call for Protests: Barrister Gohar made it clear that the PTI does not accept the notification and will resist the provincial government in the active political field and hold public protest rallies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in favor of the government’s declaration of emergency and Governor’s Rule.
Warning to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi: Responding to recent political revelations, Gohar said it was better to keep the details of the closed-door negotiations and internal discussions confidential, warning that if it is not then opposition has the right to reveal the details of what went on behind closed doors.
Stance on Negotiations and Security: Gohar recalled that in the past the opposition had been invited to rescind its long march following the negotiations with the PPP leader Sherry Rehman and other leaders. He said the political talks were inappropriate to be diverted into security ultimatums, and welcomed the chance to resume political talks to promote reconciliation.
Condemnation of Violence: Reiteration of party’s stance against militancy, Gohar reiterated previous condemnations of train sabotage and terrorist attacks by outlawed groups such as the BLA with external support.