PTI confirms meeting with Interior Minister on KP terrorism, Imran Khan's access

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed that party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in recent days. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the escalating issue of terrorism in KP, with a specific focus on the situation in Bannu.

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It is incorrect that Aleema Khan was part of the meeting. Only the KP CM and Barrister Gohar attended the meeting, and it was regarding terrorist attacks in KP, especially in Bannu.

This meeting followed a significant clash in Bannu where law enforcement, a peace committee, and militants engaged in a fierce confrontation. The incident resulted in the deaths of two police personnel and two civilians, while 25 terrorists were killed. The interior minister reportedly focused on strategies for controlling terrorism during the discussion.

PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram clarified that Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, was not present at the meeting, contrary to some reports. Akram stated that the meeting was solely focused on terrorist attacks in KP and that no political discussions were held, a point echoed by CM Afridi on X.

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regarding the terrorist incidents that took place in Bannu and the province’s law and order situation, and no political discussions took place in it that are being reported

Sources indicate the meeting took place at Barrister Gohar's residence on May 14. Beyond the security concerns in KP, discussions reportedly included facilitating meetings for incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan with his family and party leaders, as well as arranging his medical treatment. Khan has been restricted from visitors for several weeks, despite court orders allowing twice-weekly meetings.

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I can meet anyone for Imran Khan.