Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) Long March Call: Political Posturing or Genuine Mobilization?
According to Prime Minister's Coordinator on Information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, PTI's call for a long march was political posturing and not a genuine mobilization. He claimed that no concrete preparations were observed in the province leading up to the planned event.
Wali Khan stated that the government was open to negotiations with the opposition but accused PTI leaders of avoiding talks and concealing information. He revealed that PTI linked negotiations to access for its jailed founder, demanding a meeting with him as a condition for abandoning the long march. When the government offered an opportunity for dialogue, the PTI leadership declined, according to Wali Khan.
Addressing claims about the health of PTI founder, he emphasized these were attempts to aggravate the situation and gain public sympathy.
Regarding security measures in Islamabad, Wali Khan confirmed restrictions were implemented for the safety of residents, diplomats, and foreign nationals.
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