Amid escalating conflicts within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, lawmaker Junaid Akbar resigned from the party’s core committee on Saturday.
His resignation follows that of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub, who stepped down as PTI secretary general, indicating further changes in the party’s organisational structure.
Sher Afzal Marwat demanded the resignation of PTI Senator Shibli Faraz, accusing him of preventing access to imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.
Akbar echoed these allegations, claiming “certain people” can meet party supremo while others are denied. Akbar stated, “Their interests lie with each other, and we are told the party policy aligns with Imran Khan’s views. The beneficiaries of decisions are these people, their families, and friends.”
Meanwhile, Imran Khan has taken notice of reports regarding internal strife and a forward bloc within the party, demanding the names of the involved members.
The speculations about the forward bloc stem from reports that attribute to sources saying that almost two dozen of these lawmakers hinted at forming a forward bloc due to the leadership’s failure to secure the release of Imran Khan from jail. Sources indicate that Imran has directed party leadership to present the names of those involved in the Senate and National Assembly forward blocs in the upcoming meeting.
The former premier also emphasised strict adherence to party discipline, instructing that action be taken against those repeatedly violating party rules.
