Gharidah Farooqi responds boldly to CM Gandapur's accusations

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published September 14, 2024 at 04:37 pm |  JP Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—In a bold and decisive response to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's public accusations, journalist Gharidah Farooqi has fired back, challenging the politician to substantiate his claims. Farooqi took to Twitter, addressing the Chief Minister's remarks, saying, "It is good that the Chief Minister has named me. Now, he will have to prove his allegations."

This follows Gandapur's comments in which he explicitly named Farooqi, accusing her of accepting payments to push political narratives. His remarks, made during an address, have sparked outrage from journalist circles and civil society alike.

Farooqi's tweet suggests that she is ready to confront the chief minister head-on, demanding evidence for his allegations. Her swift response has fueled the ongoing tension between the media and the PTI, which has been marked by accusations of bias and retaliatory rhetoric.

Journalists and media watchdogs are expected to rally further around Farooqi, demanding accountability from Gandapur for his words. This latest development escalates the conflict, with Farooqi now directly challenging the Chief Minister to back up his claims with proof, placing the ball firmly in his court.

As this public standoff continues, all eyes will be on how Gandapur responds to the growing pressure from the media and civil society to either produce evidence or issue a retraction.

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