Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday issued a stern warning to incumbents saying if the senior-most judge is not appointed as Chief Justice, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will take to the streets once again.
Speaking in the KP Assembly, Gandapur slated the current government, labelling it "self-appointed" and accusing it of undermining the judiciary.
He questioned the public's recourse to justice in an environment where the judiciary is perceived as lacking independence.
“The institutions created for the protection of the people are being manipulated to serve the interests of a select few,” he stated, emphasising the perception that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has devolved into a tool for political revenge rather than accountability.
Gandapur highlighted the detrimental impact of the unconstitutional amendments, claiming they benefit only a privileged class while leaving the 250 million citizens of Pakistan in a dire situation.
He also lamented the nation's increasing debt and the decline of various sectors, attributing these issues to decisions made by individuals acting against the public's will.
“We will abolish this amendment whenever we regain our mandate,” he asserted, vowing to advocate for amendments that serve the interests of the nation rather than a select elite.
He further threatened accountability for those who have shifted their loyalties, insisting that the PTI would not allow such actions to go unpunished.
In a broader context, Gandapur emphasized the ideological struggle faced by the PTI, rejecting any notion that oppression or force would deter their commitment to their cause.
He concluded with a resolute statement, asserting that the party would not back down in the face of adversity, reiterating their determination to reclaim their mandate and restore the integrity of Pakistan’s institutions.
