Imran Khan's alleged pursuit of Gandapur's resignation as Chief Minister of KP is disputed by Gandapur himself.
In a recent development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has publicly denied any plans by former Prime Minister Imran Khan to leave Pakistan. The denial comes after speculation circulated in the media regarding Khan's intentions.
Gandapur's spokesperson, Faraz Mughal, confirmed that the KP government represents the vision of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s founding chairman and that the Chief Minister would step down immediately if instructed by Khan. However, there has been no official confirmation from Khan about giving such a directive or expressing dissatisfaction severe enough to suggest leaving the country.
Imran Khan, currently incarcerated in Adiala jail, has been politically defiant amid ongoing challenges. His party, PTI, is actively planning protests, such as the one scheduled for August 5, demanding his release and opposing the current government. This focus on political engagement within Pakistan rather than leaving it is evident.
Gandapur accused opponents of spreading false narratives about Khan's plans, emphasising that the claims are baseless. He also stressed the need to improve relations with Afghanistan, believing that negotiations are essential to solving problems.
The Chief Minister believes that without trust among government, institutions, and the people, success cannot be achieved. He warned that ignoring issues can lead to larger crises. In addition, tribal jirgas have been initiated at the regional level to eliminate terrorism.
Despite court orders and constitutional norms, Gandapur has not been able to meet Khan. This situation has not affected the alignment of the PTI leadership with Khan's political stance, with any high-level decisions coming directly from Khan himself.
In conclusion, there is no confirmed plan for Imran Khan to leave Pakistan, and KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur publicly denies such claims. The PTI leadership remains committed to Khan's vision, and any decisions regarding the party's leadership will come directly from Khan.
The ongoing political tensions between Imran Khan and the current government have been a focus of general news, with Khan's plan for protests demanding his release and opposing the government making headlines. This emphasis on political engagement within Pakistan, rather than migration, shows Khan's commitment to staying in the country.
Gandapur has been vocal about the importance of addressing issues like war-and-conflicts and improving relations with Afghanistan, suggesting that policy-and-legislation and politics should be focused on negotiations and not spreading falsities about Khan's intentions, signifying an interest in resolving problems diplomatically rather than through conflict.
