Hatred Must End’: Gohar defends meeting with Former Army Chief Bajwa following criticism

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday defended his interaction with former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa at a wedding, saying the two had only exchanged greetings and no further conversation took place.

A photograph showing Gohar shaking hands with Gen Bajwa recently circulated on social media, prompting criticism from PTI supporters and party officials.

Some accused him of interacting with the former army chief over his alleged role in the PTI government's removal in 2022 and called for his resignation.

Speaking to reporters on Adiala Road in Rawalpindi, Gohar condemned what he described as propaganda against him, stressing that political differences should not turn into lasting hostility.

"Enemies can become friends and friends can become enemies with the passage of time. Hatred should come to an end," he said.

Meanwhile, Gohar ruled out the possibility of PTI boycotting the upcoming local government elections, confirming that the party would participate. He said candidates had been instructed to prepare their nomination papers for three Islamabad constituencies.