‘Hatred should come to an end’: Gohar defends interaction with ex-army chief Bajwa amid criticism
Gohar says he exchanged greetings with Bajwa after handshake photo circulated widely on social media
PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan defended his brief interaction with former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday, stating that political hostilities should end and insisting that the two merely exchanged greetings at a wedding. Gohar's handshake with Bajwa at a function went viral on social media, sparking criticism from PTI supporters and officials who accused the PTI leader of interacting with Bajwa, whom they blame for the party's ouster in 2022.
Gohar dismissed the criticism, calling for an end to hatred and political animosity, noting that relationships can change over time. The PTI chairman reiterated that the organization would participate in upcoming local government elections, directing candidates to prepare nomination papers for three constituencies in Islamabad. Gohar welcomed the Islamabad High Court's order allowing meetings with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and hoped the order would be implemented.
He also expressed concern about reports of Imran Khan's health brought by Barrister Salman Safdar but called for the Supreme Court's August 18 order to be followed. Gohar confirmed that PTI maintains contact with the government and the interior minister but denied any ongoing negotiations or backchannel discussions.
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