KP Assembly session delay casts doubt over reserved seats oath-taking

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session scheduled for Sunday was delayed as opposition members began arriving, while attendance from the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remained minimal ahead of the oath-taking for reserved seats.

According to sources, only one PTI lawmaker, Abdul Salam, had arrived at the assembly premises by the scheduled time.

Insiders indicated that the session may be adjourned shortly after it begins due to a lack of quorum.

If that happens, the swearing-in ceremony of 25 newly elected members on reserved seats is likely to be postponed.

Speaking to the media, Leader of the Opposition in the KP Assembly, Dr Ibadullah, said: “If a quorum is pointed out during the session, we have options.”

“The oath-taking must take place. If it doesn’t, this is PTI and we can expect anything from it,” he added.

He maintained that a mutual understanding had already been reached between the opposition and the government on the Senate elections scheduled for Monday.

Amid the uncertainty, KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called an urgent meeting of the PTI parliamentary party.

A party spokesperson confirmed that PTI lawmakers had been directed not to enter the assembly hall for the time being.

"The parliamentary party will make an important decision in today’s meeting," the spokesperson added.

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