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Heated Exchange at PTI Parliamentary Party Meeting Over Founder’s Health

The PTI joint parliamentary party meeting ended with a heated exchange between Shahid Khattak and Dr. Zarqa. Concerns over the founder’s health were raised by nearly 100 members, and a resolution is planned in the National Assembly.
2026-03-11
Heated Exchange at PTI Parliamentary Party Meeting Over Founder’s Health

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) joint parliamentary party meeting concluded amid a tense exchange between Shahid Khattak and Dr. Zarqa, highlighting divisions within the party during discussions on critical issues.

The meeting primarily focused on the health of PTI founder Imran Khan, ongoing legal cases, and the situation in Iran, where the founder is reportedly facing challenges.

During the session, differences of opinion surfaced between Shahid Khattak and Dr. Zarqa, resulting in a bitter exchange of words, according to sources familiar with the meeting.

Resolution on Founder’s Health

After the meeting, PTI leader Barrister Gohar told the media that concerns regarding the founder’s health had been expressed by nearly 100 party members. He added that the parliamentary party intends to table a resolution in the National Assembly addressing these concerns, signaling the party’s intent to formally address the matter at the federal level.

Officials and party insiders noted that while the meeting highlighted internal tensions, there was broad consensus on raising the issue of the founder’s health as a priority in the coming parliamentary sessions.

The development comes at a sensitive time for PTI, as the party navigates legal, political, and health-related challenges concerning its founder.