Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convened a late-night meeting on Friday at the Speaker’s House to address the political and constitutional uncertainty following the resignation announcement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
According to party sources, the meeting focused on evaluating potential scenarios stemming from Gandapur’s resignation and the constitutional implications of its acceptance or rejection.
Participants reportedly discussed the option of summoning a session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to deliberate on the situation. It was proposed that if Governor Faisal Karim Kundi refuses to accept the chief minister’s resignation, the party may proceed with a no-confidence motion against him.
Sources indicated that the assembly session could take place as early as today (Saturday), although no formal notification has been issued so far.
Officials from the assembly secretariat confirmed that, despite the weekend, all staff members were present and actively preparing for a possible assembly session. More than 48 hours after Gandapur announced his resignation, the matter remains unresolved, fueling speculation and political tension in the province.
Gandapur has asserted that he has already submitted his resignation to the governor, urging an end to what he described as “unnecessary drama.” However, Governor Kundi maintains that his principal secretary has not received any resignation. He stated that once it is formally received, it will be carefully examined before a decision is made.
Sources suggest that the governor may raise an objection regarding the resignation’s format, as it was not handwritten, potentially delaying its approval.
Meanwhile, PTI insiders revealed that the party has already drafted a no-confidence motion against Gandapur, ready to be tabled if the governor does not act on the resignation. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly currently comprises 145 members, and 73 votes are required to pass a no-confidence motion against the chief minister.
