POLITICS & POLICY MAKING

The planned protest movement by the opposition alliance after Eid remains uncertain, as the coalition struggles to complete its organizational structure and finalize protest plans.
Challenges in Organizing the Movement
🔹 The alliance's structure is incomplete, delaying the final decision on the protest movement.
🔹 Various proposals are under consideration, but no consensus has been reached.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Position
🔹 Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has declined to formally join the opposition alliance.
🔹 JI is considering running a separate protest movement instead.
🔹 The opposition alliance had suggested a joint protest in Islamabad, while JI was advised to hold its protest in Rawalpindi, but JI has yet to respond.
Proposed Leadership Structure
🔹 Chairman: Mahmood Khan Achakzai
🔹 President: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) representative
🔹 Vice Presidents: Representatives from each party in the alliance
🔹 Information Secretary/Spokesperson: Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar (under consideration)
🔹 General Secretary: PTI-backed Hamid Raza (likely)
What’s Next?
With internal disagreements and delays, the opposition’s protest plans remain unclear. The final structure and strategy may be decided after Eid, depending on political developments.