PTI claims MNA Junaid Akbar, other party leaders arrested in GB

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has alleged that its president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Junaid Akbar, along with five other party leaders, were arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday. The party claims the leaders were detained by the Gilgit-Baltistan government and administration at a checkpoint while returning from the Ghizer district.

According to the PTI's post on X, the arrested leaders, including MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Dr Amjab, Mehboob Ali Shah, Naeem, and Dr Nawaz, were subsequently taken to Gilgit. The party also shared a video on X, purportedly showing Akbar and others seated inside a van, with a man in police uniform visible in the background.

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PTI KP President Junaid Akbar, along with MNAs Saleemur Rehman, Dr Amjab, Mehboob Ali Shah, Naeem and… Dr Nawaz were arrested by the GB government and administration at a check post when they were returning from the Ghizer district.

Former National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub condemned the alleged arrests on X, stating, "Strongly condemn the arrest of PTI provincial president KPK Junaid Akbar Khan in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. This action proves that the Form 47 installed regime wants a bogus ‘selection’ instead of a free and fair election."

This is a developing story. Initial reports may be subject to change as the situation evolves. Efforts are being made to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, including concerned authorities and staff reporters.

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Strongly condemn the arrest of PTI provincial president KPK Junaid Akbar Khan in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. This action proves that the Form 47 installed regime wants a bogus ‘selection’ instead of a free and fair election.