Gohar condemns emergency in KP, urges govt to reconsider
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has strongly condemned the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling on the federal government to reconsider its decision.
In a statement on X, Gohar described the move as a political mistake and an undemocratic step, saying peace could not be established by undermining provincial autonomy.
He stated that the fight against terrorism could not be used to justify suppressing the public voice.
The PTI chairman said that the mandate of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must be respected.
The people would not accept measures that violated their rights, he added.
“Strengthening the federation by weakening the provinces is not possible,” Gohar said, stressing that constitutional supremacy and the protection of provincial autonomy were essential for stability in the country.
The PTI chairman said combating terrorism required national unity and a joint strategy.
Problems could not be resolved through the use of force but required meaningful dialogue and political insight, he added.
He urged the federal government to understand the ground realities and resolve political issues through negotiations.
Gohar called on the government to review its decision to impose an emergency, saying it could be reversed even within a few days.
Reconsidering a political decision was a sign of wisdom rather than weakness, he said, urging the federal government not to make the matter an issue of ego and instead take public sentiment and ground realities into account.
He warned that imposing an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could cause further political and economic damage to the country.
He said measures that could intensify political tensions should be avoided in the current circumstances.
The PTI chairman said constitutional supremacy was the only guarantee of a strong Pakistan, adding that his party would raise its voice on every forum to protect the public mandate and constitutional rights.