Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Khan, on Tuesday reiterated the party's commitment to participating in the u...
Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Khan, on Tuesday reiterated the party's commitment to participating in the upcoming elections despite having "reservations" about the system. Addressing the media outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail after meeting former prime minister Imran Khan, he emphasised the importance of political engagement in the electoral process. Gohar confirmed that an initial consultation with Imran Khan had taken place regarding the distribution of party tickets for the upcoming elections. He assured that the party would finalise the candidates' tickets within the next two days and reiterated the party's commitment to not boycott the elections under any circumstances. He informed that the meeting with the Imran Khan occurred in Adiala Jail, following the orders of the Islamabad High Court. He shared that it was decided that candidates who had held press conferences against the party would not be considered for tickets. Gohar highlighted the significance of elections as a crucial process and stressed the necessity of a transparent and free electoral system that involves the participation of all political parties. Read also: PTI to participate in polls even without ‘bat’ symbol: Gohar Expressing concerns about rejected nomination papers, the PTI chief highlighted that a significant number of candidates faced rejection of their nomination papers, alleging interference and obstruction during the filing process. Despite these setbacks, Gohar confidently stated that all PTI opponents would be defeated in the upcoming elections. He conveyed a plea to the judiciary, emphasising that their role was crucial at this juncture. He warned against singling out a particular party, asserting that such actions could have detrimental effects on democracy and the economy. Addressing concerns about the fairness of the electoral process, Gohar stated that PTI was prepared to face any opponent, and would play their U-18 and U-19 teams, metaphorically illustrating their determination to compete. He revealed that they had approached the Supreme Court to provide a level playing field to PTI, stressing that the people would ultimately decide the outcome of the polls. Turning his attention to the role of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Gohar mentioned the engagement of IPP patron-in-chief Jahangir Tareen's lawyer with the Peshawar High Court. He urged the ECP to uphold its responsibility to conduct free and fair elections, expressing dissatisfaction with the current supervisory setup.
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