Analysts of politics claim that PTI is being “pushed to the brink”
According to political observers, the ruling coalition has surrounded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), forcing the embattled party to contemplate protest as its last option.
Speaking on “Experts,” the political chat program on Express News, Chief Editor of The Express Tribune Naveed Hussain questioned how the PTI was handled before, during, and after the elections.
Hussain denounced the PTI’s legitimate claim to reserved seats being given to the PML-N and PPP, two competing parties. “I am surprised how the PPP, which claims to be a champion of democracy, has accepted seats they do not deserve,” he said, denouncing the farce of democracy.
“First, the PTI lost the seats it had gained in the general elections according to Form-45 in Form-47. Additionally, their reserved tickets are now being taken.
Hussain notes that following the elections, there was much discussion about the “healing touch” and conjecture that Shehbaz Sharif would reach out to the PTI. Sadly, that did not occur.
“Their mission was pilfered. After their leaders and employees are imprisoned and their reserved seats are taken away, you press that party to choose political reconciliation and demonstrate political maturity. I can’t handle this,” Hussain remarked.
Hussain stated that the PTI shouldn’t be denied the fundamental democratic right to protest. He claimed that protest is a right that every Pakistani has. He criticized the government’s response, pointing out that PTI supporters face repression and violence whenever they organize rallies. He went on, “This approach undermines any chance of reconciliation.”
Ayaz Khan compared PTI’s situation to that of a maltreated child who isn’t allowed to voice their complaints. Khan emphasized that nonviolent demonstrations are essential to good administration.
Khan said that the government must allow nonviolent demonstrations if it hopes to run the nation’s affairs and economy.
Hussain’s assessment was supported by a senior analyst who said he didn’t think Imran Khan’s position had changed. Khan said, “It is incomprehensible why a judicial commission is not being formed if there is video evidence of the chaos on May 9.”
In line with Hussain’s thoughts, Khan questioned why, in spite of pleas from Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of the JUI-F and the PPP, the government was unwilling to establish a judicial committee to look into the mayhem that occurred on May 9.
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Khan attacked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s haste in privatizing national institutions by proposing that they be put up for sale on OLX in a humorous comment.
Asad Qaiser performed a Siraiki poem titled “Shakir tu aap sayana hain, mera chehra parh halat na puch” (Shakir you are clever don’t inquire about my situation read my face) in mockery of PTI politician Amir Ilyas Rana of the Express News Bureau in Islamabad.
Rana mocked the PTI’s position and blamed PTI members for the unrest on May 9. Rana emphasized the need of nonviolent demonstrations and issued a warning about growing political polarization.
In his most recent remarks, Imran Khan said, “Won’t my people go to the cantonments when the commandos catch me?” Rana emphasized. He further said that, based on recordings, the people who broke into GHQ, ISI, and Air Force headquarters were allegedly PTI employees.
Rana expresses concern that the political climate would likely become more polarized and that it could eventually become fixed. He emphasized that although the freedom to demonstrate is vital for all people, issues will develop and it would be frightening if political parties use their protests to disrupt law and order.
In agreement with Rana’s assessment, Faisal Husain, Chief of the Express News Bureau in Karachi, stated that PTI has always controlled the events of May 9 as party policy.
Faisal saw something fishy about the political scene in light of the latest events, especially the PTI’s declaration of breaking away from Adil Raja and Mehdi Hasan, who are sitting overseas and spreading misinformation about Pakistan and the army.
Adiala Jail is reportedly under siege, and 32 defendants in the May 9 case have been given release. This indicates that something is cooking behind the scenes because such a risky comment was made two days ago; it did not happen by accident. stated Faisal.
The chief of the Express News Bureau in Lahore, Muhammad Ilyas, also noted that the PTI did not appear to be interested in making amends with the government.
He saw that there is constant disturbance and commotion during assembly meetings, both at the federal and provincial levels. He said, “It is difficult to effectively conduct the business of the House given this ongoing disruption.”
Ilyas emphasized that Imran Khan has voiced his dissatisfaction of the May 9 events, saying that individuals who demonstrated in sensitive locations should face consequences and that the incident should not have happened.
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