ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has made headlines with his latest remarks at a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Sangjani, Islamabad. Speaking on Sunday, Gandapur declared that those who granted the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) have been defeated, and asserted that PTI founder Imran Khan remains victorious despite his imprisonment.
ssGandapur questioned the efficacy of the NRO, which he argued has not benefited Pakistan’s 250 million citizens. He criticized the perceived failure to uphold constitutional principles and the violation of laws, framing dissent against oppressive regimes as a form of jihad—a cause he pledged to continue pursuing. In a contentious turn, Gandapur’s speech included derogatory remarks about journalists, labeling them as ‘sellouts’ and ‘brokers’. This has prompted a strong reaction from the journalistic community. Reporters have announced their intention to file a lawsuit against Gandapur over these comments, which they deem highly offensive.
During the rally, PTI workers reportedly surrounded the Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) vehicles of media outlets present at the event. Journalists have raised concerns about their safety, citing that the hostile environment fostered by Gandapur’s address had heightened their risk. The incident underscores growing tensions between political figures and the media, reflecting broader conflicts in Pakistan’s political landscape.
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