{"id":532834,"date":"2026-02-23T04:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=532834"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:48:13","slug":"barrister-gohar-refutes-sher-afzal-marwats-claims-about-aleema-khan-seeking-party-chairmanship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/barrister-gohar-refutes-sher-afzal-marwats-claims-about-aleema-khan-seeking-party-chairmanship\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrister Gohar refutes Sher Afzal Marwat\u2019s claims about Aleema Khan seeking party chairmanship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Sunday strongly rejected claims made by PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat that Aleema Khan had sought the party\u2019s chairmanship or expressed a desire to become chairperson herself.<br \/>\nIn a statement, Barrister Gohar expressed disappointment over Sher Afzal Marwat\u2019s remarks during a televised discussion, terming them unnecessary and misleading. \u201cI had taken a commitment from Sher Afzal Marwat that he would refrain from making controversial statements,\u201d Barrister Gohar said. \u201cIt is not appropriate to sit on multiple television channels simultaneously and attack personalities.\u201d<br \/>\nClarifying the issue, he categorically stated that Aleema Khan had never asked him to step down from the party chairmanship. \u201cShe has never conveyed any message or given any impression that she wants to become the party chairperson,\u201d he said, adding that Aleema Khan has never interfered in party matters related to the chairman\u2019s position.<br \/>\nBarrister Gohar further explained that PTI\u2019s internal party elections were held on March 3, 2024, and the relevant documents were submitted to the Election Commission on April 10, 2024. \u201cBy April 2024, we were only waiting for the certificate. This does not provide any justification for such statements,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nCalling for restraint, Barrister Gohar said that at times it is better not to respond. He reiterated his appeal to party leaders to avoid further controversial discussions that could damage the party\u2019s image. \u201cI once again request everyone to refrain from unnecessary and divisive commentary,\u201d the PTI chairman concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Sunday strongly rejected claims made by PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat that Aleema Khan had sought the party\u2019s chairmanship or expressed a desire to become chairperson herself. 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