Islamabad, July 2, 2025: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday firmly rejected any possibility of toppling the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the province through legal or constitutional means, declaring the party’s unity intact and its mandate unwavering.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad alongside key PTI leaders following a high-level party meeting, Gandapur warned political opponents against attempting to destabilize his government. “No matter how hard they try, our government cannot be brought down through constitutional means,” he said. “If anyone thinks they can topple our government, I challenge them—I will quit politics.”
Gandapur said that the PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stood firmly behind its founder, Imran Khan. “Our authority and this government belong solely to the PTI founder. The government will only be dissolved on his command. You cannot achieve anything through constitutional maneuvering,” he said, asserting that attempts to create divisions within the party would fail.
The chief minister strongly criticized the recent 26th Constitutional Amendment, describing it as an “attack on the judiciary” and a stain on Pakistan’s democratic institutions. He claimed that PTI’s mandate had been stolen and that the May 9 incidents were used as a pretext to target the party and its leadership. “The real target was our party’s founder,” Gandapur alleged, claiming he was subjected to pressure while in custody to issue statements against Imran Khan.
He further alleged that efforts had been made across the country to force him to leave the PTI. “First, our mandate was stolen, then our reserved seats were snatched,” he said.
On the security situation in Kurram district, Gandapur described it as an inherited issue, asserting that the road had remained open for four months. “Talk to your neighbours and revise your policy. A neighbouring country has defeated global powers—this border is not safe,” he cautioned. He also claimed there were plans to impose an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reiterated Imran Khan’s consistent support for meaningful dialogue. Referring to recent letters from incarcerated leaders, Gohar said, “The PTI founder has always emphasized dialogue. Anyone eager to bring a no-confidence motion is welcome to try—no such move will succeed without the founder’s consent.”
Gohar emphasized that Tuesday’s party meeting was a clear display of internal unity. “Our seats were taken from us. References were sent against our MNAs, punishments were imposed, and our requests for meetings on KP’s budget were denied,” he said. “But our government stands strong, and we will defend it at all costs.”
PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja described the February 8 general elections as historic, saying the massive voter turnout was a show of public confidence in PTI and its leadership. “This is not just a political struggle—it’s a fight for our rights,” he said. “We are fighting for the PTI founder, and we will be victorious.”
PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan to form a judicial commission to investigate the deaths of incarcerated PTI workers. “Many were released after 10 or 11 months in jail, and most were seriously ill,” he said.
PTI KP President Junaid Akbar confirmed the full participation of party lawmakers from both the National Assembly and KP Assembly at the Islamabad meeting. “Despite minor internal differences, we remain united under the founder’s leadership and will act on every directive he issues,” he affirmed.
