Omar Ayub claims 7 PTI lawmakers abducted ahead of crucial vote

We are observing what the government will do here, says opposition leader

Omar Ayub Khan, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, has claimed that seven members of his party have been abducted.

Speaking to the media upon his arrival at the Parliament House on Saturday, Ayub stated, “I was in communication with Barrister Gohar on the phone when the connection was lost, and we have not been able to reconnect since. We are currently consulting with our colleagues on this matter.”

When asked about casting a vote in favour of the constitutional amendment, Ayub responded, “I have just come straight from the village to parliament. I met Sher Afzal Marwat here and didn’t recognise him at first because his health has significantly deteriorated.”

He added, “We are in consultations with our colleagues. The decision is to engage with JUI-F. We are trying to trace our parliamentary party members to continue discussions with JUI-F.”

Ayub expressed concern over the government’s actions, stating, “We are observing what the government will do here because seven of our members have been abducted, and cases have been filed against all of us.”

Meanwhile, Sher Afzal Marwat, while speaking to the media, remarked, “This is a constitutional amendment of such historical significance that no one is aware of it, while half of the National Assembly members are fake."

"The Supreme Court has paved the way for something that should not happen in any civilised society,” he added.

Marwat noted that due to party directives, only a limited number of members will attend the meetings.

“If they proceed with this constitutional amendment, they will push the country towards complete lawlessness. We must come out with all our strength to dismantle this system.”