PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has revealed its list of candidates for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and National Assembly seats, disappointing several ticket aspirants or their supporters. The list showcases a diverse and dynamic selection of individuals.
In a strategic move on the political stage, PTI disclosed its candidate lineup for six National Assembly and 13 Provincial Assembly seats in Peshawar ahead of the February 8th elections. Sajid Nawaz and Arbab Amir Ayub lead the PTI charge in NA-28 and NA-29. Arbab Sher Ali, Shandana Gulzar, and Asif Khan will also contest for the National Assembly seat from Peshawar on the PTI ticket.
The PTI Senior Vice President, Sher Afzal Marwat, who was intended to contest from NA-32 Peshawar, has secured a ticket from his hometown, NA-41 Lakki Marwat.
مجھے این اے 41 لکی مروت کا ٹکٹ دیا گیا ہے جو کہ میرا آبائی حلقہ ہے۔
مجھے انتخابی معرکے میں کوئی دلچسپی نہیں تھی لیکن چونکہ خان صاحب نے مجھ پر اور لکی مروت کے لوگوں پر اعتماد کیا ہے اس لیے میں اپنی پارٹی کے لیے یہ سیٹ ضرور جیتوں گا۔
لکی مروت کے پیارے لوگو!
میں صوبہ سندھ کے دورے کے…— Sher Afzal Khan Marwat (@sherafzalmarwat) January 11, 2024
The party’s choices demonstrate a strategic blend of experienced veterans and emerging leaders, each equipped with their own strengths and poised for electoral competition.
For the National Assembly constituencies, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar takes the forefront in NA-10 Buner, leveraging his legal expertise and strong local connections to sway voters against established rivals.
PESHAWAR Region KP Tickets
Turning attention to the Provincial Assembly, former Deputy Speaker Mahmood Jan is entrusted with the crucial PK-72 seat, leveraging his years of political savvy and understanding of the Peshawar landscape. Insaf Lawyers Forum’s Ali Zaman Advocate tackles PK-73, promising a fresh legal perspective to address local concerns.
In PK-75, Malik Shahab injects youthful energy, aiming to build upon Arbab Jehandad’s family legacy and political experience. Samiullah and Sher Ali Afridi take charge in PK-76 and PK-77, leveraging their grassroots connections and community engagement strategies for PTI.
Returning to the political scene, former district nazim Arbab Asim seeks to regain territory in PK-78, while former finance minister Taimur Saleem Jhagra brings financial acumen to PK-79. Hamidul Haque and Noreen Arif bring diversity and fresh perspectives to PK-80 and PK-81, respectively.
Completing the Provincial Assembly team are seasoned campaigners Kamran Bangash and Meena Khan Afridi, bolstering PTI’s presence in PK-82 and PK-83. Fazal Elahi rounds out the lineup in PK-84, pledging to leverage his political experience for the party’s benefit.
With this diverse and strategic mix of candidates, PTI has laid the groundwork for an engaging election campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As the political drama unfolds, these individuals will be closely watched to see how they navigate the electoral battlefield and connect with the hearts and minds of the voters.
The upcoming general elections are set to witness a competitive and diverse political landscape, with PTI fielding a lineup that reflects a mix of seasoned politicians and emerging leaders. The collective vision of these candidates is poised to shape the political narrative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the days to come.
Mardan District:
PTI has also revealed tickets for three National Assembly and eight KP Assembly seats from Mardan district. All of these candidates had contested the 2018 general elections under the PTI ticket. The list includes NA-21 Mujahid Khan, NA-22 Atif Khan, NA-23 Ali Mohammad, PK-54 Zarshad Khan, PK-55 Tufail Anjum, PK-56 Amir Farzand, PK-57 Zahir Shah Toru, PK-58 Abdul Salam, PK-59 Atif Khan, PK-60 Iftikhar Mashwani, PK-61 Ihtisham.
Reacting to the decision, PTI ex-MNA from Malakand Junaid Akhbar said that we learned nothing from past mistakes. The decisions seems to be based on specific groups and ideologies rather than merit. The party has brought donkeys and horses into the field together. May Allah protect Imran Khan. Amen.”
مجھے یہ غلط فہمی تھی کہ شاید ہم ماضی کے غلطیوں سے کچھ سیکھ لیتے لیکن آج بھی فیصلوں پر مخصوص گروپ اور سوچ حاوی ہے نہ کہ میرٹ۔
پارٹی نے گدھوں اور گھوڑوں کو ایک ساتھ میدان میں اُترا۔
اللہ پاک عمران خان کی حفاظت کرے۔ امین— Junaid Akbar (@JunaidAkbarMNA) January 11, 2024
Rehan Zeb Khan, who applied for the NA-8 Bajaur ticket, also criticized the party’s decision, stating that only 2 families received 5 tickets in Bajaur, which cannot be the decision of my leader. Perhaps I don’t have the money, but dedication and hard work are necessary which can’t be defeated by any force. Time will prove who stood on the right side of history.
باجوڑ کے پانچ ٹکٹس صرف 2 خاندانوں میں تقسیم ہوگئے۔ جو کسی بھی صورت میرے قائد کا فیصلہ نہیں ہوسکتا۔
شاید میرے پاس پیسہ نہیں لیکن لگن اور محنت ضرور ہے، جس کا مقابلہ 2 خاندان کیا دنیا کی کوئی طاقت بھی نہیں کرسکتا۔ یہ وقت ثابت کرے گا کہ کون تاریخ کے صحیح سمت کھڑا تھا۔
کاش میرا…— Rehan Zeb Khan (@RehanZeb21) January 11, 2024
Another candidate, Aman Afridi, reacted to the list, stating that he applied for the party ticket for the third time but didn’t secure it again.
تیسری بار پارٹی ٹکٹ کیلئے اپلائی کر چکا ہوں لیکن یہ تیسری بار ہے کہ ٹکٹ نہیں ملا ۔۔
میں نے کبھی بھی پارٹی میں بیساکھیوں یا پیراشوٹر یا اپنے بڑے @ShehryarAfridi1 کی سفارش پر پارٹی ٹکٹ یا عہدے کیلئے اپروچ نہیں کیا اور نا کبھی شہریار بھائی نے مجھے سپورٹ کیا ہے بلکہ گراس روٹ لیول…
— Aman Afridi (@AmanAfridi_1) January 11, 2024
