Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to participate in the upcoming by-elections, following a majority vote in its political committee meeting, according to media reports.  The committee, tasked with strategizing the party’s political moves, emphasized the importance of not leaving the field open for political opponents, prompting preparations for the by-elections in various constituencies. 

The decision comes after PTI founding chairman Imran Khan delegated the authority to determine participation in the by-elections to the political committee. Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed that Imran Khan has nominated Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the opposition leader in the National Assembly and Azam Khan Swati for the Senate.

Additionally, Khan has requested five names for the Punjab Assembly opposition leader, from which he will select one. However, the political committee has yet to finalize the nomination for the opposition leader in the National Assembly. Sources indicate that the majority of the committee prefers a PTI representative for the role, leading to further consultations. A final decision is expected in a follow-up meeting scheduled for today.

Addressing broader political concerns, Raja responded to a question about a column by Sohail Warraich, stating he had not read it but emphasized Imran Khan’s call for an investigation into alleged election rigging. “When Imran Khan comes to know, his position will be clear that we want an investigation so that the truth comes out,” Raja said. “History always supports the truth. We know how and who rigged the elections and what is happening with the judiciary.”

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)