Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan clarified on Saturday that the party’s delegation traveling to Lahore consists solely of elected parliamentarians, rejecting speculation about possible arrests. Speaking to journalists outside the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad, he affirmed, “Only our lawmakers are part of this visit. There is no risk of arrests—that is out of the question.” He added that the PTI remains in close coordination with its Punjab-based members, all of whom hold parliamentary positions.
The development follows the controversial expulsion of PTI-affiliated representatives from the Punjab Assembly, which has intensified political friction. Accompanying the delegation, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur described the trip as a symbolic act of unity rather than a protest. “This is about upholding constitutional principles and standing with unlawfully ousted lawmakers,” he stated. “Our mission is peaceful—promoting democracy, not discord.”
Gandapur stressed that the PTI’s approach remains grounded in legal and democratic norms, despite recent confrontations with state institutions. “We are delivering a message of cohesion, not division,” he reiterated, underscoring the party’s commitment to resolving disputes through parliamentary and judicial channels.
Political analysts view the Lahore visit as a strategic move to reassert PTI’s presence in Punjab, where its influence has waned following mass defections and crackdowns. With general elections looming, the party appears keen to mobilize its base while navigating legal and administrative hurdles. The delegation’s reception in Lahore could signal whether PTI retains grassroots momentum in Pakistan’s most populous province.