PTI News, Updates and Discussion

[VCheng]

Want to predict? I will: Another humiliation for Imran and another story of 'genocide' for him to tell.

"It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future." - Karl Kristian Steincke.

 

[Meengla]

"It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future." - Karl Kristian Steincke.

Right. Sort of like 'The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated'. Haha!

 

[Goenitz]

And what makes those "some" think UK or USA wish to take over Pakistan? Not a chance.

Who else would be eager to do so is the real "what if" to ponder.

That was not the point, man. It was about the similarity between the external and internal elite classes ruling over the majority. Itw as response to:
"That is only an assumption of similarity on your part. It depends on which army it is, but I can assure you it may be far, far worse that what exists currently."
Your italic far thing. I argued it may not be worse even if we are not given voting rights but other facilities like the Samoan people.

 

[VCheng]

I argued it may not be worse even if we are not given voting rights

That is not any argument; it is a mere hope.

I understand you are feeling that the present setup does not give you any feeling of due participation, and that you would feel excluded just the same as under any foreign occupation. That is understandable.

However, please be very clear that exploitation by an external elite is almost always far, far worse than that of any internal elites. Just look at the history of colonialism, or even post-war occupations in the modern era to evaluate the evidence for yourself.

For example, would you like to contemplate if the army was disbanded suddenly by any unnamed victor. What happened in Iraq after a similar dissolution?

 

[Goenitz]

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[Pakistan Space Agency]

Guys, what's the latest on the Monthly Rollover Inqilab?

 

[Meengla]

However, please be very clear that exploitation by an external elite is almost always far, far worse than that of any internal elites. Just look at the history of colonialism, or even post-war occupations in the modern era to evaluate the evidence for yourself.
For example, would you like to contemplate if the army was disbanded suddenly by any unnamed victor. What happened in Iraq after a similar dissolution?

Of course you are right.
Problem with Imran Khan's supporters is that in their love for their Messiah Khan, they go way beyond attacking the personality of General Asim Munir; one day, any day General Munir may have some 'accident' or a 'heart attack' and dies but the military is not going to change its stance toward Imran and neither would the rest of the major political parties, who, btw, have their own entrenched vote bank which far exceeds Imran's. So Munir dies, Imran stays in prison and he and his political 'party' continue to try to bash their head against the wall to dismantle everything which is not PTI but to no avail. But IF, by chance, Imran prevails over 'the Establishment', then it will not be hunky dory for him because he'd be facing the combined opposition while having to 'right' the Pakistan's economy whose fundamentals remain bad and to fix them would require winning the total trust of the Establishment, other political parties, and all segments of the Pakistani society. An impossible task given Imran's lazy ways of 10 am to 4 pm as the PM of Pakistan and his total stupid 'brain'.
People need to ask 'What then' and 'What if' as they dream about their favorite Clown Khan prevailing over everything aligned against him.

 

[Cipher212]

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Very thought provoking article - time of these ruling Mullahs is over, people are fed up

This article was poorly written and mediocre, nothing special about it. Written by some silver spoon brat. It only became viral thanks to the equally mediocre attempted censoring.

 

[VCheng]

Of course you are right.
Problem with Imran Khan's supporters is that in their love for their Messiah Khan, they go way beyond attacking the personality of General Asim Munir; one day, any day General Munir may have some 'accident' or a 'heart attack' and dies but the military is not going to change its stance toward Imran and neither would the rest of the major political parties, who, btw, have their own entrenched vote bank which far exceeds Imran's. So Munir dies, Imran stays in prison and he and his political 'party' continue to try to bash their head against the wall to dismantle everything which is not PTI but to no avail. But IF, by chance, Imran prevails over 'the Establishment', then it will not be hunky dory for him because he'd be facing the combined opposition while having to 'right' the Pakistan's economy whose fundamentals remain bad and to fix them would require winning the total trust of the Establishment, other political parties, and all segments of the Pakistani society. An impossible task given Imran's lazy ways of 10 am to 4 pm as the PM of Pakistan and his total stupid 'brain'.
People need to ask 'What then' and 'What if' as they dream about their favorite Clown Khan prevailing over everything aligned against him.

Paragraphs and Periods are your friend, mon ami.

 

[Meengla]

Paragraphs and Periods are your friend, mon ami.

I know. Thought to follow in the foot steps of Shadi Hassan here

 

[ghazi52]

Editorial: ​

Respected on both sides, Achakzai may be one of the few who can break the political deadlock​

At long last​

Editorial
January 17, 2026

IT was a long time coming. On Friday, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq formally declared veteran politician Mehmood Khan Achakzai as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. Regardless of how long the appointment was delayed by that point, it reflects positively on both the government and the opposition that it was finally done.

Just about a month and a half ago, Mr Sadiq had curtly interrupted PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan when the latter referred to Mr Achakzai as “the opposition leader” during a heated debate in the House over remarks made by Mr Achakzai that Mr Sadiq had taken umbrage to. “I do not recognise him in that capacity,”

Mr Sadiq was reported to have shot back, reminding the House that though Mr Achakzai may be the opposition’s joint nominee, he still needed the Speaker’s blessing to be recognised as such. Clearly, much has changed since then. And, it seems, for the better.

Mr Achakzai, chief of the ambitiously named Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan and the PkMAP political party, is an old hand in Pakistani politics. He has a long and storied history of uniting pro-democracy forces, and was previously allied with both Nawaz Sharif and the late Benazir Bhutto in their respective struggles for democracy in Pakistan. It was, no doubt, quite a surprise when jailed former prime minister Imran Khan ‘nominated’ him as opposition leader on behalf of his party.

 

[ghazi52]

The PTI often comes across as a party that regards no one as even equal to, let alone better than, its own leaders. That Mr Khan still chose to place and reiterate, on multiple occasions, his trust in Mr Achakzai is a testament to a view of Mr Achakzai’s politics as unimpeachable.

It also reflects an admission that none of Mr Khan’s lieutenants were considered capable of the kind of principled oppositional politics Mr Achakzai is known for.

Regardless, this is a positive development in Pakistani politics, and it is hoped that wisdom will continue to prevail.

Mr Achakzai is known for taking a more traditional approach to politics. He understands the need for negotiations, as reflected in recent moves by the TTAP to restart dialogue between the government and the opposition.

 

[ghazi52]

Of late, he has been vocal in defending the Constitution, demanding the release of political prisoners and criticising undemocratic practices.

His political oeuvre indicates that his politics are consistent and non-opportunistic. He has hardly been known to compromise on his core principles even under pressure.

It is a relief that the mantle has passed to a leader of his calibre. It is hoped that he can break the political deadlock. Respected on both sides of the aisle, he may be one of the few who can still make it happen.

 

[ghazi52]

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a political figure since Bhutto era, steps in as new NA opposition leader​

He has played a central role in shaping and leading various opposition political movements in Pakistan, consistently standing for democratic rights.

Saleem Shahid
January 16, 2026

It was the afternoon of October 7, 1983, and former dictator General Ziaul Haq’s martial law was in effect, when a young man decided to lead a procession in Quetta to demand the restoration of democracy. Despite grave life threats, his stance remained firm, even when four of his supporters were shot dead, and dozens were injured by the authorities.

Today, the man, Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai, has been appointed leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. His name for the slot was recommended by incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan last year.

In the past few years, Mehmood Khan’s name has appeared in the mainstream media one time too many. But who is this man, and what is his story?

 

[ghazi52]

One purpose​

In fact, Mahmood Khan Achakzai has played a central role in shaping and leading various opposition political movements in Pakistan, consistently standing for democratic rights, constitutionalism and federalism.

During General Ziaul Haq’s dictatorship, he was an active participant in the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD), where he allied with progressive and democratic forces to resist military rule. In the late 1990s, he co-founded the Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement (PONAM), uniting nationalist parties from smaller provinces to struggle for provincial autonomy and equal rights within the federation.

Later, as part of the All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM), he joined mainstream political forces in opposing General Pervez Musharraf’s military regime and demanding free and fair elections. More recently, Mehmood Khan was seen as a prominent figure in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), a broad alliance of opposition parties formed to challenge authoritarianism, uphold parliamentary supremacy, and ensure the sanctity of the Constitution.

In 2025, he launched the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan, a new political platform aimed at uniting diverse political and social forces to safeguard the 1973 Constitution, strengthen democratic institutions, and promote civilian supremacy.

His continuous involvement in these movements reflects his lifelong commitment to democracy, provincial rights, constitutionalism and rule of law in Pakistan’s political landscape.