PTI rejects reports of internal rift, reaffirms unity behind Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected reports of internal divisions within the party declaring that its leadership and workers remain united behind founder Imran Khan.

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected reports of internal divisions within the party declaring that its leadership and workers remain united behind founder Imran Khan. The party has also warned that disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who breaches its organisational rules or policy.

The announcement followed a meeting of PTI’s political committee on Monday, where members reviewed internal party matters the country’s political situation and the challenges facing the party leadership.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, the committee dismissed claims of factionalism insisting that PTI remained committed to Imran Khan’s leadership political ideology and objectives. It said party members must put aside their differences and work towards common goals.

The committee stressed that maintaining organisational discipline was particularly important during the current political situation. It warned that irresponsible public statements and actions contrary to the party’s position would not be tolerated.

It also called for greater consultation with parliamentarians the parliamentary group and other relevant stakeholders promising that their suggestions and concerns would receive serious consideration. The party said its future political strategy would be finalised soon and shared with workers and the public.

The clarification comes amid reports of disagreements over the party’s leadership arrangements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Rumours had emerged that some provincial lawmakers wanted Ali Amin Gandapur to serve as acting provincial president in the absence of Junaid Akbar. PTI subsequently reaffirmed Akbar’s position and appointed Senator Noorul Haq Qadri to perform his responsibilities during his absence.

The political committee also called for the release of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, provincial assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati and other lawmakers reportedly detained following the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in the province on October 11.

It described the detention of elected representatives as contrary to democratic principles and the public mandate.

The committee also raised concerns about the reported transfer of Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to hospital facilities without properly informing their families. It demanded full implementation of Supreme Court directions concerning Imran’s medical treatment regular updates for his relatives and arrangements for family meetings.

It further sought medical facilities and family access for Bushra Bibi alongside the release of Imran’s three sisters — Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Uzma Khan — who have remained detained under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance since late September.

Discussing national issues, the committee described terrorism as a serious challenge requiring effective action but cautioned against using counterterrorism measures to settle political scores.

It also criticised rising inflation, expensive petroleum products and electricity bills saying government policies had increased financial pressure on lower- and middle-income households.

The statement particularly highlighted LPG prices claiming the commodity was being sold for as much as Rs700 per kilogramme against an official rate of Rs238. The committee urged authorities to investigate the difference, prevent profiteering and provide relief in energy and essential commodity prices.

PTI reaffirmed that it would continue its political struggle for public rights, democracy and constitutional supremacy despite the pressure facing the party.