ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Amid the ongoing deadlock in talks between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government, opposition parties have moved forward with plans to strengthen their anti-government alliance. In a bid to unite like-minded political forces, opposition leaders are gearing up for a series of key meetings and discussions.
As part of their efforts to broaden the coalition, the opposition leadership will embark on a three-day visit to Sindh, where they plan to meet with prominent figures such as Pir Pagara, leaders from the Grand Democratic Alliance, and Ayaz Palijo in Hyderabad. This outreach is a direct response to PTI founder Imran Khan’s call for the party to expedite efforts to forge stronger ties with other opposition groups and organize protests after Eid.
Khan’s lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, revealed that PTI is working toward forming a larger opposition alliance, with a focus on restoring the constitution and democracy. Khan has instructed key party members, including Asad Qaiser, to initiate contact with various opposition groups, including the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), Awaam Pakistan Party, Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and several others.
The opposition delegation visiting Sindh will include key figures such as PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, Achakzai, Qaiser, and representatives from Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM). In addition to meeting with political leaders, the opposition will also engage with the business community, bar associations, PTI officials in Karachi, and journalists.
Former Prime Minister and Awaam Pakistan Party convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, along with Achakzai, shared with reporters that talks with other opposition parties are ongoing, driven by a shared desire to find a solution to the country’s ongoing challenges. Abbasi highlighted the upcoming national conference scheduled for February 26-27, which will focus on addressing national issues and providing a way forward for Pakistan’s future.
“We want to bring everyone to the table to discuss the country’s problems, especially to address the concerns of the youth, who are disheartened by the current situation,” Abbasi said. “Our survival depends on the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.”
Achakzai, the leader of Tehreek Tahafuz Aiyeen-e-Pakistan, added that parliament must be restored as the supreme institution, through a genuine electoral process. He emphasized that all stakeholders, including serving and retired generals and judges, are welcome to join the conference, urging a collective effort to resolve the nation’s crises.
“We need a fresh start for a democratic Pakistan, one grounded in the rule of law and respect for the constitution,” Achakzai stated, calling for unity and wisdom to guide the country toward a better future.
