Many Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders, including former prime minister Imran Khan, have repeatedly predicted the downfall of the current setup, but another top party leader has offered a rare hint as to why he believes the government The days are numbered.
Talking to journalists in Kot Lakhpat Jail, imprisoned PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi criticized the main ally of Muslim League (N) People’s Party for playing both sides.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said after the hearing at the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore that the People’s Party claims that it is not part of the government, but continues to enjoy the perks of being in power.
Political observers are watching this statement on behalf of the former foreign minister with great interest, the former foreign minister does not talk to the media like Imran Khan.
It is worth noting here that before he was put behind bars, Shah Mehmood Qureshi was Imran Khan’s heir apparent in the PTI organizational structure, he is also one of the most connected political players in the party and People’s Party. He has a lot of insight into the party as it is a party with which he has had a long and close association in the past.
Rumors of a possible tie-up between the PPP and the PTI have been circling in recent months, gaining prominence after the former made decisions such as not involving them in decision-making in Punjab, or banning the PTI. He had expressed his concerns against the ruling Muslim League (N) for consulting him on important decisions.
Meanwhile, speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail after hearing the £190 million corruption case against him, PTI founder Imran Khan once again predicted that the government’s time is likely to run out in two months.
He said that he does not want any kind of deal but wants negotiations for the sake of the country.