Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: KP CM Questions Public Access to Justice Amid Perceptions of Judicial Independence Issues. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur issued a strong warning on Monday, stating that if the senior-most judge is not appointed as Chief Justice, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will resume street protests.
Speaking in the KP Assembly, Gandapur criticized the current government, labeling it “self-appointed” and accusing it of undermining the judiciary. He raised concerns about the public’s ability to seek justice in a climate where the judiciary is perceived as lacking independence.
“The institutions meant to protect the people are being manipulated for the benefit of a select few,” he remarked, asserting that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has turned into a tool for political vendetta rather than genuine accountability.
Gandapur also condemned the impact of unconstitutional amendments, claiming they favor only a privileged class while leaving the 250 million citizens of Pakistan in distress. He highlighted the nation’s growing debt and the decline of various sectors, attributing these issues to decisions made by those acting against the public’s interests.
“We will repeal this amendment as soon as we regain our mandate,” he declared, pledging to advocate for changes that prioritize the needs of the nation over those of an elite few.
He further threatened accountability for individuals who have shifted their loyalties, insisting that the PTI would not allow such actions to go unpunished.
In a broader context, Gandapur emphasized the ideological battle faced by the PTI, rejecting any notion that oppression or coercion would deter their commitment to their cause. He concluded with a firm statement, asserting that the party would remain resolute in its mission.
