PTI chairman emphasizes institutional respect and political stability as government adviser warns of Imran Khan’s “political fate.”

PTI CALLS FOR STABILITY AS GOVT PROJECTS DECLINE OF IMRAN KHAN

PTI Rejects Retaliatory Politics

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday said the party will not engage in tit-for-tat politics, emphasizing the need for calm and political maturity.
Speaking to reporters after a parliamentary meeting, he said PTI would not escalate tensions despite provocations.

“We will not respond brick for brick. What’s done is done,” he said, adding that certain quarters were trying to “set fire to the situation.”

Gohar accused a small group of attempting to create rifts between PTI and “an important state institution,” which he said was harmful to national stability.

Opposes Suspension of PTI Lawmakers

Gohar rejected any move to suspend PTI lawmakers, stating the party would stand firmly behind its members.

“If it happens, it should happen a thousand times,” he remarked.

Reaffirms Trust in the Military

The PTI chairman underlined that the party sees the armed forces as a pillar of national defence.

“A strong army is the guarantor of Pakistan’s defence,” he said.

Bushra Bibi’s Family Meeting Called a Basic Right

He said the PTI founder had requested a meeting between Bushra Bibi and her family, calling it a basic human and legal right.

Rejects Governor’s Rule in KP

Gohar firmly ruled out Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling the rumours an attempt to destabilize the province.

He questioned why such speculation was emerging while Faisal Karim Kundi remained present in the province.

“Governor’s rule will not be imposed in KP,” he asserted.

GOVT ADVISER CLAIMS IMRAN KHAN ‘NEAR HIS FATE’

Says PTI Losing Majority Support

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, speaking at a public gathering in Gujranwala, claimed that 85% of PTI members no longer follow Imran Khan’s agenda.

He alleged that internal dissent is growing and predicted that PTI may splinter, with a fraction aligning with breakaway groups.

Blames Khan for Rift With Establishment

Sanaullah accused the PTI founder of attempting to pressure and “blackmail” the establishment for political gains.

He claimed that political disasters during PTI’s term were linked to decisions influenced by the former COAS, while insisting that Nawaz Sharif avoided criticizing state institutions.

He warned that PTI’s recent politics resemble the controversial strategies once associated with MQM’s founder.

PTI’s De-Escalation Strategy Shows Leadership Maturity

From a pro-PTI analytical lens, Gohar Ali Khan’s refusal to “respond brick for brick” demonstrates a strategic shift toward responsibility and stability.
Rather than fueling further polarization, PTI is positioning itself as the party promoting restraint and institutional respect; a move likely intended to strengthen its political credibility at a time of national tension.

Reaffirming Support for the Military Counters Anti-PTI Narratives

PTI’s clear reiteration that the army is essential for Pakistan’s defence serves two purposes:

• Rebuilding trust after months of allegations against the party
• Signaling to national institutions that PTI is seeking cooperation, not confrontation

This strengthens PTI’s image as a mainstream, state-aligned political force rather than an antagonistic one.

Government’s Claims Reflect Political Nervousness

Sanaullah’s assertion that “85% of PTI members” have abandoned Imran Khan appears, from a pro-PTI perspective, to be a political exaggeration aimed at discrediting a still-popular leader.
Analysts sympathetic to PTI argue that such claims often emerge when opponents fear the party’s enduring public support.

Despite legal challenges and pressure, Imran Khan remains a central figure in national politics, a reality the government cannot easily ignore.

Governor’s Rule Speculation Seen as a Pressure Tactic

To PTI, talk of Governor’s rule in KP appears less administrative and more political.
Given PTI’s firm control of the province, raising such speculation without cause is perceived as:

• An effort to unsettle PTI’s governance
• A signal of political pressure from certain quarters
• A tactic to dilute PTI’s strongest power base

Gohar’s outright rejection reflects PTI’s confidence in both governance and public support within KP.

Imran Khan’s Predicted Decline: A Familiar Narrative

For years, political rivals have repeatedly predicted Imran Khan’s “political end,” yet he has remained a dominant figure in Pakistan’s political landscape.
This repeated pattern of predictions strengthens PTI’s claim that such statements are more rhetorical than realistic.

• The government’s fixation on Imran Khan suggests fear of his influence.
• Despite imprisonment, his political relevance remains unmatched.

Conclusion

• PTI is attempting to project steadiness, responsibility, and institutional alignment.
• The government is focusing on undermining PTI’s unity and Imran Khan’s relevance.

Yet on the ground, PTI continues to retain strong public support and remains a significant political force despite predictions of decline.