ISLAMABAD: Internal discord within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has become increasingly visible in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with party sources confirming widening cracks among senior leadership.
These tensions have begun to weaken the organisational framework, and party workers are now openly expressing concerns over the direction and strategy of the party.
According to insiders, key leaders have opted to remain silent publicly to avoid further escalation resulting from contradictory statements.
The disagreements, especially over matters like the provincial budget, are said to have severely tarnished PTI’s image and internal cohesion.
Communication Breakdown and Social Media Distortion
Party members report that statements by various leaders are being misrepresented or distorted on social media platforms.
This miscommunication has added to internal mistrust, prompting several leaders to boycott important parliamentary and consultative sessions.
Sources say that internal consultations now lack inclusivity and clarity, pushing more members toward disengagement.
PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President, Junaid Akbar, voiced serious concerns over the party’s current decision-making structure.
He stated that access to PTI’s founding leader is restricted to a small circle, leaving most leadership out of key policy decisions.
“We don’t even know who is issuing instructions on critical matters,” Akbar said.
He added that participation in committee meetings is meaningless under such exclusionary conditions.
Risk of Further Fragmentation
Akbar confirmed that the decision to skip the latest political committee meeting was a direct response to the leadership’s non-inclusive approach.
He warned that continued sidelining of senior figures would eventually cause irreparable damage to the party’s organisation in the province.
Sources close to the matter also suggest that more prominent PTI figures are preparing to publicly share their reservations.
This could potentially heighten the instability already threatening the party’s political grip in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
