ISLAMABAD – Reports in media claimed that Asad Qaiser has been named the new Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), succeeding Barrister Gohar, who was removed from positions after failure of PTI’s recent protest in Islamabad.
Asad Qaiser however turned down these reports, saying the final decision will be made after consultation with PTI founder who remained behind bars.
The development comes as protest, organized by PTI to highlight key political issues, was widely considered a setback, with low resistance from party leaders impacted the sentiment of thousand of workers.
The lack of momentum and the failure to garner significant support prompted the party’s leadership to take swift action to address internal issues.
Salman Akram Raja and Barrister Gohar, who were overseeing the protest, have been relieved of their duties, with party sources suggesting a shift in the leadership structure.
Who is Asad Qaiser
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Asad Qaiser |
| Date of Birth | November 15, 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Swabi District, Pakistan |
| Family | Married with two sons and two daughters; eldest of four brothers, including Aqibullah Khan |
| Education | – Bachelor of Arts from the University of Peshawar and Government Post Graduate College, Swabi |
| Politics | Started with Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) as Nazim of Kotha College Swabi in 1984 |
| PTI Involvement | Joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996; served as district president and president of PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2008-2013) |
| Electoral Success | Elected to National Assembly in 2013 and 2018; elected to Provincial Assembly in 2013 |
| Speaker of Provincial Assembly | 14th Speaker of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly (2013-2018) |
| Speaker of National Assembly | Elected Speaker of the National Assembly in August 2018, resigned in April 2022 |
| 2024 Election | Re-elected to the National Assembly from NA-19 Swabi-I, receiving 115,635 votes |
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