Peshawar (Ghag Report):
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest on November 24, 2024, faces potential derailment due to internal rifts and growing tensions within the party. Sources indicate that the discord between Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s wife, and his sister, Aleema Khan, is creating significant obstacles, further amplifying the leadership crisis within PTI.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan reportedly has diminishing trust in the party’s current leadership, which has deepened the divisions. Despite his prominent role as the central figure in PTI, neither Bushra Bibi nor Aleema Khan hold official leadership positions, yet their influence within the party has become a contentious point.
A Struggling Leadership
PTI has faced mounting challenges in maintaining unity post-Imran Khan’s removal from power. The internal fractures, exacerbated by the contrasting approaches of influential figures within and outside the party structure, have hindered strategic decision-making. These divisions have not only weakened the party’s organizational cohesion but also risk undermining its ability to mobilize public support effectively for the November 24 protest.
Impact on Protest and Political Strategy
While PTI remains focused on the planned protest as a key platform to reassert its political relevance, internal disagreements may shift attention away from its core agenda. Analysts suggest that resolving leadership disputes and restoring trust within party ranks will be essential to sustaining PTI’s political momentum.
This latest episode highlights the broader challenges facing PTI as it navigates a complex political landscape, balancing public mobilization efforts with internal reconciliation. Whether the party can rise above these divisions and maintain its influence remains to be seen.