PESHAWAR:( The COW News Digital)-The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly is expected to witness a heated session today (Sunday), with the possible oath-taking of 25 newly elected members on reserved seats. These include 7 members each from PML-N and JUI-F, 4 from PPP, 2 from ANP, and one woman from PTI Parliamentarians.
To maintain order, guest attendance has been barred for today’s session. However, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed doubts about the oath-taking, suggesting the session could be adjourned due to a lack of quorum. He warned that if the oath is not administered, members may approach the courts, which could potentially direct him or the Speaker to proceed with the swearing-in.
Meanwhile, the Senate election in KP has become a major challenge for PTI, as several dissident candidates—Irfan Saleem, Waqas Orakzai, Khurram Zeeshan, Irshad Hussain, and Ayesha Bano—have refused to withdraw their nominations. Internal rifts have surfaced within the PTI parliamentary party, with Mardan MPA Tariq Mahmood and former provincial minister Shakeel Khan publicly backing Irfan Saleem.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali ruled out any further negotiations with the dissidents, calling it shocking that some PTI MPAs are supporting them. “The party’s decision is final, and there’s no confusion left. The Senate election will be held on July 21 without fail,” he asserted.
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PTI has decided to take strict disciplinary action against dissenting party members over the upcoming Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to sources, the party has made it clear that any member defying party decisions will face immediate consequences, including expulsion from PTI.
Speaking to TCND, Barrister Gohar Ali confirmed the decision and revealed that the dissenting members were called for a meeting yesterday (Friday) but failed to show up. “The Chief Minister and I waited for them, but they did not come,” he said.
He added that the matter was referred to the party’s political committee, which, after thorough consultation, directed the dissenting candidates to withdraw their nominations.
The government and opposition have decided to contest the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Senate elections jointly.
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In a rare show of unity, the KP government and opposition parties — including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) — have joined hands to block Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) dissident candidates in the Senate elections.
According to sources, both the ruling coalition and opposition parties in the KP Assembly have devised a joint strategy to ensure the victory of their 11 nominated candidates.
Special voting groups would be formed to oversee the election process, with provincial ministers supervising four groups of treasury MPAs.
Sources revealed that government MPAs would be gathered at the Chief Minister’s House and escorted to the assembly in groups under supervision.
Similarly, opposition parties will oversee their three groups through parliamentary leaders.
In case of not following the party guidelines, a joint investigation would be launched by the government and opposition.
Meanwhile, the opposition expressed confidence in the government’s commitment and measures, stating they are hopeful that all 11 candidates would be elected without any hurdle.
