Latif Khosa, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), revealed on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan had decided to postpone his civil disobedience movement after consulting with key political figures, including Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Akhtar Mengal.
Speaking to the media outside Islamabad High Court, Khosa explained that the decision came after discussions with political allies, who advised Khan on the best course of action. The PTI had initially planned a nationwide civil disobedience campaign to demand major political reforms and the resignation of current government officials.
Khosa also touched on the evolving political situation in Pakistan, commenting on the tactics of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, describing him as a skilled politician who maintains influence by playing both sides, confronting the establishment while keeping leverage. He noted, however, that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had distanced itself from Rehman recently, particularly after Asif Ali Zardari rejected his bill for constitutional amendments.
In his remarks, Khosa addressed the dialogue between PTI and the government, asserting that the PTI was not mocking the government’s stance on negotiations. He pointed out that while the government initially refused to engage in talks, it now mocked the dialogue process after PTI formed a committee for discussions.
Khosa also criticized the impartiality of the judiciary, linking recent political decisions to biased legal actions. He warned that those who have compromised justice for personal gain would face divine retribution. He emphasized that true justice could not be avoided, even by those who had made unfair decisions.
Concluding his statement, Khosa expressed concerns over Pakistan’s political instability, asserting that without political reforms, economic stability would remain unattainable.
Regarding Imran Khan’s civil disobedience movement, his sister Aleema Khan shared that her brother had temporarily deferred the movement’s initiation. This decision followed consultations with PTI members, who advised him to wait to avoid further harm to the country. Imran had previously threatened to call for civil disobedience and stop overseas Pakistanis from sending remittances unless his two main demands—judicial inquiries into the May 9, 2023 and November 26, 2024 incidents, and the release of party workers—were met. Despite the delay, Aleema Khan emphasized that Imran was committed to his demands and would take further action if they were not addressed.
