Junaid Akbar to Step Down as PAC Chairman
The development marks a significant shift in the party's leadership dynamics, with Junaid Akbar's focus on party affairs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expected to boost the party's mobilization efforts in the province. Omar Ayub's nomination as PAC chairman is seen as a move to enhance the party's parliamentary presence and influence.
Imran Khan has directed Junaid Akbar, the PTI's president for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to resign as chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), with the intention of focusing on party affairs in the province.
According to sources, the directive was conveyed by Khan's sister Aleema Khan, and Junaid Akbar has stated that he will comply with the instruction when formally asked to resign. This development is seen as an internal party matter, with PTI Secretary General Salman Raja declining to comment on the issue.
Omar Ayub, a senior PTI figure, is likely to be nominated as the new PAC chairman, replacing Junaid Akbar. Akbar will focus on organizing rallies and conventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as part of the party's efforts to mobilize its base in the province. The change in leadership is expected to have significant implications for the party's strategy in the region.
The decision to replace Junaid Akbar as PAC chairman is seen as a strategic move by Imran Khan to strengthen the party's presence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With Omar Ayub at the helm of the PAC, the party is expected to take a more assertive stance on issues related to public accountability and governance.