[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]ISLAMABAD: Surrounded by challenges from all sides, the PTI appears to have acknowledged the necessity of engaging with various political stakeholders, including the PML-N and PPP, instead of relying solely on external forces for survival in Pakistan’s electoral landscape.
A PTI leader, speaking to a limited group of journalists during a briefing, revealed, “Though the party is not currently inclined towards negotiations with the PPP and PML-N, it seems we might be compelled to initiate talks with these parties.”
The leader further disclosed that a section focusing on ‘healing the politics’ has been incorporated into the party manifesto to address this realization.
Despite the ongoing actions against the former ruling party’s members, the leader asserted that it hasn’t dampened the PTI’s morale.
Emphasizing the success of its gatherings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the party plans to organize nationwide conventions to revitalize its election campaign, even if the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) denies them the ‘bat’ symbol.
In the event of a ban preventing the party from participating in elections, the leader mentioned that they would field independent candidates.
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Additionally, the party is aware of efforts to exclude them from elections and has devised a counter-strategy. A senior party member, speaking anonymously, stated, “We have decided to contest the Feb 8 election on any electoral symbol, and we are prepared to field independent candidates in case of a ban.”
Learning from past mistakes, the PTI vows not to choose inappropriate representatives or form a government without a clear parliamentary majority. The leader admitted that forming the government in 2018 without a decisive majority was a blunder and assured that such a move would not be repeated.
Regarding recent appointments, especially that of chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the PTI leader clarified that Imran Khan had approached Hamid Khan for the role, but he declined. Responding to concerns about the party being dominated by lawyers, the leader asserted that the PTI has gained the support of a significant portion of the legal community.
Addressing the issue of Afghan immigrants, the PTI leader criticized the government’s handling of the matter, expressing concerns about the potential escalation of problems along the Pak-Afghan border.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
