Summary
- The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has called on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to clarify its political position questioning where the party stands between democratic and undemocratic forces.
- He said discussions with the leadership of the Awami National Party and Jamaat-e-Islami were still planned adding that the alliance wanted leaders from all political parties to attend the APC.
- On relations with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Yousafzai said the party was part of the joint opposition in both the National Assembly and Senate.
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) has called on the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to clarify its political position questioning where the party stands between democratic and undemocratic forces.
Speaking to Geo News, alliance spokesperson Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai criticised the PPP over the role of the provincial governor alleging that he had taken a leading position in the current political situation. He said the party needed to explain its stance on the issue of imposing governor’s rule and other related matters.
Yousafzai also disclosed that a committee formed in connection with the proposed All-Parties Conference (APC) would meet on Tuesday. Its members include Kamran Murtaza, Salman Akram Raja and Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar.
The meeting will review consultations already held with different political parties and discuss which groups have yet to be contacted. He said discussions with the leadership of the Awami National Party and Jamaat-e-Islami were still planned adding that the alliance wanted leaders from all political parties to attend the APC.
The spokesperson recalled that Raja Nasir Abbas had approached Nayyar Bukhari for a meeting before the issue of governor’s rule emerged. He questioned the PPP’s response to the matter and called for a clear explanation of its position.
On relations with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Yousafzai said the party was part of the joint opposition in both the National Assembly and Senate. A committee had also been formed following a meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman to address past differences and improve relations.
He said another meeting between the JUI-F and PTI was expected within one or two days to explore areas of agreement. Yousafzai expressed hope that Fazlur Rehman would join the opposition’s broader political efforts.
Regarding the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, he said Barrister Gohar and Salman Akram Raja could clarify PTI’s official position. However, according to his understanding the party’s founder Imran Khan was unwilling to negotiate any constitutional amendment involving a deal with the existing system.
