PTI claims MNA Junaid Akbar, other party leaders arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan - Pakistan
The PTI alleged that its leaders, including MNA Junaid Akbar and Saleemur Rehman, were arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan while returning from Ghizer district. The party claims the arrests were made by the GB government and administration without a permit, accusing them of using "fascist tactics" to suppress their campaign for the upcoming elections. Omar Ayub, former opposition leader, condemned the arrest on X. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi threatened to personally question the GB government over the incident and vowed to protect the mandate of Pakistani people.
29 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — The Dawn
PTI claims MNA Junaid Akbar, other party leaders arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan - Pakistan
— The Dawn
The PTI claims that MNA Junaid Akbar and other party leaders were arrested and expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan during an election campaign, alleging political motivation and constitutional rights violations.
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