ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has denied reports suggesting it plans to initiate a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.
In an exclusive statement to Express News, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan dismissed the reports as baseless.
“We currently have no intention of bringing a no-confidence motion against anyone, and there have been no instructions from the PTI founder in this regard,” Gohar said.
پی ٹی آئی نے وزیراعظم، اسپیکر اور ڈپٹی اسپیکر قومی اسمبلی کے خلاف عدم اعتماد لانے کا کوئی فیصلہ نہیں کیا۔ pic.twitter.com/Z5C7IuMCwn
— Barrister Gohar Khan (@BarristerGohar) May 19, 2025
He added that while the option of a no-confidence motion is constitutionally available to political parties, the PTI has not considered using it at this time. “All media reports circulating about such a move are unfounded,” he said.
In response, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, during an informal conversation with reporters, said he had heard about the alleged motion being planned against him.
“I’ve heard that a no-confidence motion is being brought against me. Whoever wants to pursue this desire may go ahead,” Sadiq said.
He expressed confidence in his position, saying many PTI members themselves would not back such a move.
“I have always looked after everyone as Speaker. Even if the motion is presented, their own members will not support it,” he remarked.
Sadiq added, “I am content with my role, and the nation currently enjoys an atmosphere of unity. Our real heroes are those who have sacrificed their lives for the defence of our country. We salute them.”
