Gohar calls talk of joint PTI-Fazl movement premature

Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has described talk of a joint movement with Maulana Fazlur Rehman as premature, saying the political situation will become clearer as developments unfold. He spoke to reporters on Adiala Road in Rawalpindi, according to a Daily Times report.

Gohar said PTI has not yet decided on a possible joint political campaign. His remarks left future cooperation with Fazlur Rehman's party open without confirming any coordinated campaign, and he gave no timeline for a joint movement, saying the political situation would determine how discussions develop in the coming days.

The party will not boycott the upcoming local government elections, he said, and will take part actively rather than withdraw from the process.

Gohar confirmed that contacts with the government and the interior minister are continuing. Keeping communication open is necessary, he said, because the party has limited political options. He said political activity had largely stopped across different channels, backchannel contacts had become inactive and no formal negotiations were being held at present. His political efforts, he said, remain focused on supporting PTI founder Imran Khan.

Gohar also addressed criticism that followed his meeting with former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. He rejected the campaign against him and said the interaction was a brief exchange of greetings. He reported no detailed conversation during the meeting.

On anti-encroachment operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gohar said the measures should be applied consistently across the province. He opposed illegal occupation of public land whoever the occupant, and said authorities should remove any unlawful occupation of government property.