Islamabad: Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Ameer Muqam, has strongly criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur over his recent statement regarding a 90-day movement. Muqam dismissed Gandapur’s remarks as a political gimmick aimed at saving the provincial government rather than securing the release of PTI founder.
In a statement, Ameer Muqam accused the PTI leadership of repeating its history of avoiding dialogue, saying, “Those who always fled the negotiation table are now suddenly advocating for talks.” He argued that the 90-day movement is destined to fail even before it begins, calling it an acknowledgment of political defeat and a desperate attempt to remain relevant.
“Ali Amin Gandapur is powerless,” Muqam asserted, “and his threats are nothing more than theatrics. This movement has nothing to do with PTI founder’s release—it’s about protecting their crumbling government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which is under threat even from within PTI itself.”
Drawing a parallel with former military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq’s unfulfilled promise of holding elections in 90 days, Muqam described PTI’s latest announcement as another deceptive tactic. He accused the party of using public sentiment to mask its failures and maintain control.
“The people have already rejected their sit-ins, long marches, and politics of aggression,” he said. “Now they’re trying to ignite another so-called movement, but the public no longer stands with them.”
Muqam urged the public to remain united against what he called “elements bent on destabilizing the country.” He emphasized that the current government stands firmly with the Constitution, the judiciary, and national institutions.
“If PTI founder truly wants negotiations, he must first submit to the law, admit his past mistakes, and abandon the politics of hatred,” the minister added.
Highlighting governance issues, Muqam questioned PTI’s 11-year rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that the people of the province now demand accountability. “Gandapur should first answer to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Look at the development in Lahore—what have you done in your own province? Absolutely nothing.”
He concluded by saying the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can no longer bear further misgovernance and deception.
