Former leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have decided to contact political parties and other stakeholders to secure Imran Khan’s release. Sources say the effort also aims to reduce rising political tensions and stabilize the country.
The decision emerged during a high-level meeting with former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday. Senior PTI figures, including Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail, Ali Zaidi, Mahmood Maulvi, and Sabtain Khan, discussed strategies for political coordination and dialogue with stakeholders. They emphasized the need to work collectively while maintaining public support for Khan.
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Sources added that the outreach may include meetings with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders and other influential parties. Former leaders also intend to consult with Imran Khan directly to ensure alignment on political messaging and next steps.
In addition, discussions took place with Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mahmood-ul-Rasheed, and Umar Sarfraz Cheema. These meetings focused on the broader political landscape, ongoing governance challenges, and potential measures to lower nationwide tensions.
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PTI’s former leadership aims to play a constructive role in easing the political climate. They stressed that their efforts are not just for Khan’s release but also to restore dialogue and cooperation among major political stakeholders.