Islamabad (The COW News Digital) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has rejected a proposal to return to parliamentary committees and called for a broader opposition alliance, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, according to sources.
The developments reportedly emerged during a meeting between Imran Khan and his lawyers, Barrister Salman Safdar and Latif Khosa, at Adiala Jail.
According to sources, Latif Khosa suggested that PTI reconsider its boycott of parliamentary committees and explore the possibility of returning to the parliamentary process. However, Imran Khan reportedly rejected the proposal, maintaining that the party should continue its firm opposition to the incumbent government and parliament.
He reportedly argued that engaging or cooperating with the government would provide it with political legitimacy. He therefore favoured maintaining a strong stance and continuing the boycott.
Sources further said Imran Khan expressed confidence in both opposition leaders but retained the authority to make broader political decisions with opposition leaders Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas.
Regarding efforts to establish a larger opposition alliance, Imran Khan reportedly said that decisions should be taken by opposition leaders rather than PTI alone. He also asked opposition representatives to initiate discussions with Maulana Fazlur Rehman and work towards bringing different opposition groups together.
According to sources, Imran Khan conveyed a message supporting a broader political alliance with the JUI-F chief as part of efforts to strengthen opposition cooperation.
The meeting also reportedly covered concerns relating to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja. Sources said discussions included the release of family members and alleged political interference.
Imran Khan reportedly clarified that his family had no connection with politics. He was also said to be willing to consider arrangements concerning his wife’s release and medical treatment.
On constitutional matters, the former prime minister reportedly reiterated his previous position regarding the creation of additional provinces in Pakistan. He maintained that the country should have more provinces, describing this as the party’s existing political position.
The proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment was also discussed. According to sources, Imran Khan said the party would examine the proposed amendment once its actual draft and details became available.
He reportedly questioned how PTI could support or oppose an amendment when its contents and constitutional provisions had not yet been presented.
Sources said he also maintained a position consistent with the party’s earlier stance on the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments.
Meanwhile, Latif Khosa is expected to brief Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Raja Nasir Abbas about the discussions held during the jail meeting.
The reported developments could shape future opposition coordination, particularly regarding parliamentary participation, constitutional amendments and possible cooperation between PTI and other opposition parties.
However, the details of the meeting and Imran Khan’s reported instructions have so far been attributed to sources.
