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PTI Denies Backdoor Talks, Plans Street Protests Amid Grand Opposition Setback
PTI denies backdoor talks with govt/establishment. Sheikh Waqas Akram hints at street protests, says mobilization needs time. Grand Opposition Alliance faces hurdles as JUI (F) remains non-committal.
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by News Desk
2025-05-19
PTI Denies Backdoor Talks, Plans Street Protests Amid Grand Opposition Setback

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has firmly denied any backdoor communications with the government or the establishment amid ongoing political tensions. Speaking on behalf of the party, Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram suggested that the party may once again take to the streets as part of its anti-government campaign, but emphasized that mobilizing supporters would require careful preparation and time.

According to party sources, PTI has tasked its provincial presidents with organizing preparations for upcoming protests. Junaid Akbar, President of PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is actively coordinating with leadership in other provinces to ensure unified action. A formal protest schedule is expected to be announced soon.

Sheikh Waqas Akram rejected allegations of backchannel negotiations, stating that after the 26th Constitutional Amendment, political activities have slowed unusually, affecting the overall political process. “At present, there are no backdoor communications with the establishment or government,” he asserted.

Meanwhile, PTI’s efforts to form a Grand Opposition Alliance have encountered obstacles. Despite multiple meetings with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leaders, the JUI (F) has requested additional time to consult their Shura, casting doubt on their participation. Sheikh Waqas Akram remarked, “Perhaps the JUI does not want to be part of the Grand Opposition Alliance.”

Despite these challenges, PTI plans to ramp up its public outreach and media campaign against the government. The party is expected to issue a detailed schedule of protest activities in the coming days to further press its political agenda.

 
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