TTAP condemns imposition of governor’s rule, emergency in KP, calls move 'unconstitutional'

The Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has strongly criticized the imposition of governor’s rule and an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, deeming the actions unconstitutional and contradictory to democratic principles. The organization vowed to challenge the decision via courts, assemblies, and public forums, maintaining its commitment to the long march planned for August 5.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan argued that governor’s rule and an emergency would not address the province's issues, advocating for a unified counterterrorism strategy developed through political consensus. Khan rejected allegations of the KP government's lack of cooperation with the federal government in combating terrorism, emphasizing the province's commitment to eliminating the threat.

He questioned why the entire province was under governor’s rule while only 12 districts faced terrorism. Khan stressed that the PTI had consistently denounced terrorism in all its forms and that security and defense were paramount. He called for the release of political prisoners and the restoration of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's legal rights, demanding his transfer to a hospital where his family could meet him and be updated on his health and treatment.

The PTI leader also criticized the government's narrative, stating that political action against the PTI should not be linked to counterterrorism efforts. He claimed that terrorism was not discussed during 15 meetings with government representatives before October 2 and that federal interference had weakened the provincial government's authority.