Raoof not engaged in any wrongdoing: Gohar

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Monday stated that party's spokesperson Raoof Hasan had done 'nothing illegal'.

On Sunday, it was revealed that Hasan allegedly maintained communication with Indian journalists to further an 'anti-state agenda.'

According to reports, foreign and Indian lobbies have been 'actively supporting' PTI founder Imran Khan's 'anti-state agenda.'

Speaking to the media outside the ECP, Barrister Gohar defended Hasan, describing him as an educated individual who has consistently written articles.

"Journalists often have connections with other journalists. Raoof Hasan is not engaged in any wrongdoing," he asserted.

Raoof Hasan was revealed to have maintained WhatsApp communications, first with American Ryan Grim and later with Indian journalist Karan Thapar.

Meanwhile, the PTI chairman announced that the party will participate in the upcoming municipal elections in Islamabad and is confident of a 'clean sweep'.

He urged the party's candidates to submit their nomination papers in large numbers for the municipal elections.

He expressed confidence that the PTI would secure a sweeping victory.

Commenting on a recent Supreme Court decision regarding four constituencies, Gohar expressed disappointment, saying, "Unfortunately, our concerns were not heard. Our valid votes were rejected, and there was no previous request for a recount in NA-79. We hope the Election Commission will address our concerns."

On August 13, the top court set aside by a majority vote a Lahore High Court (LHC) order, allowing a recount of votes at three National Assembly and one Punjab Assembly constituencies as sought by the ruling PML-N's runner-up candidates.