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Opposition Leaders Meet After Imran, Bushra Convictions
Top opposition leaders, including Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Mahmood Khan Achakzai, discuss Pakistan's political landscape post-convictions of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the £190M case.
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by News Desk
2025-01-17
Opposition Leaders Meet After Imran, Bushra Convictions

Following the conviction of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the high-profile 190 million pound corruption case, an important meeting of opposition leaders was held at the residence of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

The meeting, described as crucial amidst the shifting political landscape, focused on Pakistan’s current political climate and the potential implications of the accountability court's recent verdicts.

Key Attendees

Prominent political figures from various opposition parties attended the meeting, including:

  • Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan
  • Asad Qaiser and Omar Ayub, senior political figures
  • Salman Akram Raja, a prominent constitutional lawyer
  • Allama Nasir Abbas and Sahibzada Hamid Raza, influential religious and political leaders
  • Miftah Ismail, a seasoned economist and politician
  • Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, a veteran political leader

The gathering also included representatives of the Awam Pakistan Party and other allied groups, underscoring the broad-based opposition front forming in response to recent developments.

Agenda of the Meeting

The leaders reportedly discussed:

  • The ramifications of the accountability court’s verdict against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.
  • Strategies for maintaining political stability and safeguarding constitutional principles.
  • Plans for a unified stance on critical national issues, including economic challenges and electoral reforms.

Statements and Outlook

While details of the meeting remain largely private, sources indicate that the opposition leaders are gearing up for a coordinated response to the unfolding political scenario. Discussions reportedly emphasized the need for unity among opposition parties to counteract what they view as growing authoritarianism.

The meeting reflects growing momentum within opposition ranks to address concerns over governance, accountability, and political polarization in the country.
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