PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan challenged claims by former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur that he has the backing of 30 party members, urging him to disclose their names.
During a talk show on SAMAA TV, Shafi Jan said there is no tension within the party and that CM Sohail Afridi remains in his “comfort zone.” He added that three to four party members have not been in contact and emphasized that any claims of support should be substantiated.
“Ali Amin Gandapur is claiming the support of 30 members; he should provide the names,” Shafi Jan stated.
Shafi Jan provided details about the parliamentary party meeting, saying that 75 members were present while 17 were absent. Among the absentees, five are abroad, three are on Hajj, and two are in South Africa. He praised the meeting for being conducted in a “cordial and positive manner.”
He stressed that no unelected representative is part of the KP cabinet, and reaffirmed that any party member who deviates from the founder PTI’s track risks ending their political career. Shafi Jan cited examples of leaders who separated from the founder PTI and faded from the political landscape, while those who remained loyal continue to hold positions.
Shafi Jan pointed out that Ali Amin Gandapur hasn’t been active since leaving the chief minister’s office. In fact, Gandapur has only joined one sit-in. Shafi stressed that their focus is on running the government and freeing the PTI founder. They’ve been doing protests, long marches, and submitting court petitions.
Shafi ended by saying they plan to meet with the PTI founder about the budget. But if that’s blocked, they’ll discuss it officially within the party.
Shafi Jan strongly refutes baseless news of internal rift regarding provincial government
Earlier, Provincial Information Minister Shafi Jan strongly reacts to baseless news about the provincial government
All the news about the grouping of provincial assembly members against Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are false, fabricated and baseless.
Those who dream of dividing party members in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have failed before and will be disappointed now, All members of the provincial assembly are united under the leadership of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and are determined to serve the people.
Organized and baseless propaganda is being carried out against Chief Minister Sohail Afridi from the first day. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has the full trust of the founding chairman Imran Khan, Imran Khan’s decision in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is final. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman to offer condolences on the martyrdom of Sheikh Idrees Shaheed and regarding law and order.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the only province in the country where true democratic values are being upheld and promoted. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi brought together opposition parties to protect the rights and public interests of the province.
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is holding regular meetings regarding mega projects and budgets for public welfare. Those spreading fake news should wait for the provincial budget, The budget will not only be approved but will also prove to be a harbinger of further development and prosperity of the province.
The provincial government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is the true representative of the people’s mandate and will complete its constitutional term. Despite limited resources, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has achieved significant successes in the areas of development projects, law and order and public relief.
