Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has hinted at the possibility of a no-confidence motion against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in the province, saying that if opposition parties manage to secure enough numbers, they will not hesitate to take action.
In an exclusive conversation on 'Redline with Talat' on Samaa TV, Governor Kundi remarked, “If the opposition has the required numbers, it is the constitutional right of the people to bring a no-confidence motion. In the past, we have even sent a prime minister home through such a move.”
He revealed that the opposition currently has 52 to 54 members in the KP Assembly and would require at least 25 to 30 more lawmakers to make the motion successful. “Even a single vote above the majority threshold is enough to initiate change,” Kundi said, while clarifying that no formal dialogues are currently underway in this regard.
Taking a direct aim at the ruling PTI, the governor claimed that the people of KP have suffered under their governance, pointing to alleged corruption, including wheat and sugar scandals. “If the PTI government falls, it will be a day of salvation for the people,” he declared.
He criticized the PTI leadership for internal disunity, stating, “They don’t need political enemies; they are enough for each other.”
Governor Kundi also took a swipe at KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, implying his inability to effectively engage with the federal government. “It takes the CM five to six days to reach Islamabad from Peshawar, but within five to six hours, he’s sent back,” Kundi said mockingly.
He added, “The CM is a good son of Islamabad — he does their work well. But if he fails to serve them, he shouldn’t be surprised if they turn against him.”
No-confidence 'not a sin'
Responding to criticism over the mere mention of a no-confidence motion, Governor Kundi asked, “Is it a sin to even talk about no-confidence?”
He also referenced a comment by Aleema Khan, sister of Imran Khan, who reportedly stated that “minus one” — a reference to the removal of Imran Khan — had already happened.
Kundi further mocked the provincial government's inefficiency, noting that a stadium under construction in Peshawar since 2017 has only seen a name change, not completion.
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