Latif Khosa reveals why Imran Khan put civil disobedience movement on hold

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Latif Khosa revealed on Wednesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan had postponed his civil disobedience movement after receiving advice from key political allies, including Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Akhtar Mengal.

In a media interaction outside Islamabad High Court (IHC), Khosa explained that the decision to defer the call for civil disobedience came following consultations with various political figures.

“Imran Khan made this decision after discussions with his political allies who advised him on the course of action,” Khosa said.

Khosa’s remarks came amid growing speculation over the party's next steps following months of political unrest.

The PTI had previously announced plans for a nationwide civil disobedience campaign, demanding sweeping political reforms and the resignation of current government officials.

The senior PTI leader also commented on the shifting dynamics within Pakistan’s political landscape. “Maulana Fazlur Rehman is a shrewd politician who knows how to play both sides – confronting the establishment while maintaining his leverage,” Khosa noted.

“However, the PPP (Pakistan Peoples Party) has distanced itself from Fazlur Rehman recently, with President Asif Ali Zardari rejecting his bill for constitutional amendments.”

Addressing the ongoing dialogue between the PTI and the government, Khosa dismissed accusations that the party was mocking the government’s negotiating stance.

“Initially, the government refused to engage in talks, but now they mock the dialogue process after PTI established a committee for discussions,” he added.

Khosa also made strong remarks about judicial impartiality, linking recent political decisions to the lack of fairness in the country’s legal system.

“Those who have sold justice for personal gains will face divine consequences,” he said. “No one can escape justice, not even those who handed down biased decisions.”

The PTI leader concluded by expressing concerns over the country’s current state, claiming that political instability could not be addressed without political reforms. "Without political stability, economic stability will remain a distant dream."

Imran puts civil disobedience call on hold

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder deferred his call for civil disobedience movement for a while, his sister said on Tuesday, as the government minister placed the onus on the opposition party to create conducive environment for a political dialogue.

Aleema Khan spoke to the media after meeting Imran Khan in the Adiala Jail, saying that her brother had warned of asking overseas Pakistanis to halt remittances if his two demands were not met - a judicial inquiry into the May 9, 2023 and November 26, 2024 incidents, and the release of party workers.

"Overseas Pakistanis are in contact, who say they are ready to stop sending money, but the PTI members advised Imran Khan to wait lest any harm comes to the country," she said, adding that Imran was focused on their concerns and was willing to wait a few more days before taking the decisive action.

She said that Imran was in considerable distress and would not stop until his demands were met. "If these demands are not met, Imran Khan will urge overseas Pakistanis to halt sending remittances to the country," Allema Khan told the media.

Earlier this month, the PTI founder had threatened a civil disobedience movement from December 14 in a post on his X handle. He also announced a five-member committee tasked with negotiating with the federal government on his two demands.