Imran welcomes Gohar and Gandapur's meeting with army chief

During the meeting in Peshawar, Barrister Gohar and K-P CM Gandapur presented their concerns to General Asim Munir

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s founding chairman Imran Khan has welcomed the meeting between the party's incumbent Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

The meeting, held in Peshawar, aimed to address key political and security concerns, Express News reported.

After his meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar spoke informally to the media, emphasising the importance of following the directives of PTI’s founder.

He explained that any future disclosures regarding meetings would only be made when Imran personally instructed him to do so.

Gohar reaffirmed that all actions taken by him are in line with Imran's guidance, describing the talks with General Munir as a positive development for the country’s stability.

Gohar also highlighted PTI’s primary demands, including the formation of a judicial commission to investigate two significant incidents. He stated, "We have always kept the door open for dialogue, while others have kept theirs closed. If this dialogue progresses, it will be beneficial for the country’s stability."

During the Peshawar meeting, both Gohar and Gandapur presented their concerns directly to General Asim Munir. Gohar confirmed that the meeting had yielded positive progress, suggesting that potential resolutions were being explored.

However, the meeting was marred by tensions between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's political figures. A disagreement broke out between CM Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi over the allocation of Rs500 billion for counterterrorism efforts.

Gandapur accused Kundi of spreading misleading information, leading to 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 calling for clarity on the allegations.

Amid the tensions, General Asim Munir and other political leaders worked to refocus the conversation on regional security issues.

Barrister Gohar stressed the importance of addressing security matters in Parliament, urging a national approach to the ongoing challenges.

Following the meeting,Gohar proceeded to Parliament House, where he met with PTI Negotiation Committee head Omar Ayub. Gohar conveyed Imran'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’s negotiations.