Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf constitutes a committee for Gilgit-Baltistan elections, while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister condemns arrest of party leaders, warning of intervention.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has formed a three-member committee to oversee its campaign for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections. The committee, comprising Chief Coordinator Zubair Ahmad Qureshi, Shah Zeb, and Haseeb Ahmad, was established on the instructions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa PTI President and MNA Junaid Akbar Khan. The committee's primary responsibilities include monitoring the election process, coordinating with local party organizations, and resolving pre-poll issues.
The formation of the committee comes as the party prepares for a crucial electoral battle in the region. The committee will play a vital role in ensuring the party's campaign is well-organized and effective. With the elections approaching, the party is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its success. The committee's tasks include establishing an effective communication and reporting system, training teams for result compilation, and maintaining close liaison with district and local party organizations.
Meanwhile, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has strongly condemned the arrest of Junaid Akbar Khan and other party parliamentarians in Gilgit-Baltistan. Speaking to the media, Afridi warned that if the detained leaders were not released immediately, he would personally travel to Gilgit-Baltistan to confront the administration. Afridi termed the arrest a blatant attempt to suppress political voices and undermine the democratic process. He emphasized that such coercive measures erode public trust in institutions and hinder sustainable political stability.
The Chief Minister's come as tensions rise ahead of the elections. The arrest of elected representatives has sparked widespread criticism, with many viewing it as an attempt to influence the outcome of the elections. Afridi's warning to the administration is a clear indication of the party's determination to ensure a level playing field for all contestants. The situation in Gilgit-Baltistan remains tense, with the party leadership calling for the immediate release of the detained leaders and a free and fair election process.
