KP Assembly speaker refutes rumours of becoming CM

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati on Thursday denied rumours of him becoming the provincial chief minister as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and the province are reportedly considering a reshuffle.

“Reports regarding my possible elevation to the chief minister’s post are based on editorial misinformation,” he told a private news channel.

Swati added that the party has given the speaker’s post to a “common worker, whom they respect enough.”

His comments came amid speculation about changes in the provincial leadership, making it clear that he is focused on his current role and responsibilities within the assembly.

Bushra Bibi, wife of former prime minister Imran Khan, has reportedly warned Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur that he will lose his seat if he fails to deliver in the Islamabad march.

Thousands of PTI supporters marched from various cities to Islamabad on November 24 to make Khan’s “final call” to “ensure the release of party members and the restoration of democracy.”

They managed to reach the federal capital despite disruptions and disruptions to internet and cellular services.

At least six people, including a police officer and three Rangers personnel, lost their lives during the three-day protest, according to officials and hospital sources.

This was the third time the party had called off its protest after reaching its intended destination. The party’s top leadership had reportedly expressed concerns over the lack of participation of supporters in Punjab in meetings scheduled for the Islamabad march.