Governor Faisal Karim Kundi conducted the swearing-in ceremony for twenty-five reserve seat representatives at his Peshawar residence. The Peshawar High Court had ordered this action after opposition parties filed legal challenges. Political leaders, including Amir Muqam, Dr. Ibad, Maulana Lutfur Rehman, and Sardar Muhammad Ali Bacha, witnessed the proceedings. The ceremony marked the end of a constitutional dispute that had prevented these lawmakers from taking office.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam secured nine positions while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz obtained eight seats. Pakistan Peoples Party received five representatives, and Awami National Party gained two members. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians filled one remaining position. Women candidates occupied twenty-one of these reserved positions, with minority communities receiving four seats.
The High Court Chief Justice had designated the Governor to complete this constitutional duty. Opposition parties had successfully petitioned the court when the assembly leadership failed to administer the required oaths. This legal intervention resolved the standoff that had blocked elected members from assuming their legislative roles.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam secured nine positions while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz obtained eight seats. Pakistan Peoples Party received five representatives, and Awami National Party gained two members. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians filled one remaining position. Women candidates occupied twenty-one of these reserved positions, with minority communities receiving four seats.
The High Court Chief Justice had designated the Governor to complete this constitutional duty. Opposition parties had successfully petitioned the court when the assembly leadership failed to administer the required oaths. This legal intervention resolved the standoff that had blocked elected members from assuming their legislative roles.
