Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf explained

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Abbreviation:PTI
Headquarters:Sector G-6/4
Islamabad-44000, ICT
Chairman:Gohar Ali Khan
Leader1 Title:Vice Chairman
Leader1 Name:Shah Mahmood Qureshi[1]
President:Parvez Elahi
Secretary General:Omar Ayub Khan[2]
Leader4 Title:Leader in Senate
Leader4 Name:Shibli Faraz
Leader5 Title:Leader in National Assembly
Leader5 Name:Omar Ayub Khan
Founder:Imran Khan
Spokesperson:Raoof Hasan[3] [4]
Slogan:Change the system—change Pakistan[5]
Student Wing:Insaf Student Federation
Youth Wing:Insaf Youth Wing[6]
Womens Wing:Insaf Women Wing
Wing4 Title:Research Wing
Wing4:Insaf Research Wing
Membership Year:2012
Seats1 Title:Senate
Seats2 Title:National Assembly
Seats2:[7]
Seats3 Title:Punjab Assembly
Seats4 Title:Sindh Assembly
Seats5 Title:KPK Assembly
Seats6 Title:
Seats7 Title:GB Assembly
Seats8 Title:AJK Assembly
Flag:Flag of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.svg
Country:Pakistan
National:Tehreek Tahafuz Ayin[8]

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI; Urdu: {{Nastaliq|پاکستان تحريکِ انصاف,) is a political party in Pakistan established in 1996 by Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan, who served as the country's prime minister from 2018 to 2022.[9] The PTI ranks among the three major Pakistani political parties alongside the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML–N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), and it is the largest party in terms of representation in the National Assembly of Pakistan since the 2018 general election. With over 10 million members in Pakistan and abroad, it claims to be the country's largest political party by primary membership, as well as one of the largest political parties in the world.[10]

Despite Khan's popular persona in Pakistan, the PTI had limited initial success:[11] it failed to win, as a collective, a single seat in the 1997 general election and the 2002 general election; only Khan himself was able to win a seat. From 1999 to 2007, the PTI supported the military presidency of Pervez Musharraf. It rose in opposition to Musharraf in 2007 and also boycotted the 2008 general election, accusing it of having been conducted with fraudulent procedures under Musharraf's rule. The global popularity of the "Third Way" during the Musharraf era led to the rise of a new Pakistani political bloc focused on centrism, deviating from the traditional dominance of the centre-left PPP and the centre-right PML–N. When the PML–Q began to decline in the aftermath of Musharraf's presidency, much of its centrist voter bank was lost to the PTI. Around the same time, the PPP's popularity began to decrease after the disqualification of Yousaf Raza Gillani in 2012. Similarly, the PTI appealed to many former PPP voters, particularly in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, due to its outlook on populism.

In the 2013 general election, the PTI emerged as a major party with over 7.5 million votes, ranking second by number of votes and third by number of seats won. At the provincial level, it was voted to power in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During its time in opposition, the PTI, with the help of popular slogans such as, mobilized people in rallies over public distress on various national issues, the most notable of which was the 2014 Azadi march.[12] In the 2018 general election, it received 16.9 million votes—the largest amount for any political party in Pakistan thus far. It then formed the national government in coalition with five other parties for the first time, with Khan serving as the new Pakistani prime minister. However, in April 2022, a no-confidence motion against Khan removed him and his PTI government from office at the federal level. Currently, the PTI governs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab at the provincial level and acts as the largest opposition party in Sindh, while also having significant representation in Balochistan.[13] [14]

Officially, the PTI has stated that its focus is on turning Pakistan into a model welfare state espousing Islamic socialism,[15] [16] and also on dismantling religious discrimination against Pakistani minorities.[17] The PTI terms itself an anti– movement advocating an Islamic democracy centred on egalitarianism.[18] [19] It claims to be the only non-dynastic party of mainstream Pakistani politics in contrast to parties such as the PPP and PML–N.[20] Since 2019, the party has been criticized by political opponents and analysts alike for its failures to address various economic and political issues, particularly the Pakistani economy, which was further weakened in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] [22] [23] However, Khan and the PTI were later praised for leading the country's economic recovery in the pandemic's later stages.[24] During its time in power, the party faced backlash over its crackdown on the Pakistani opposition as well as its regulation of increased censorship through curbs on Pakistani media outlets and freedom of speech.[25] [26] [27]

On 2 December 2023, Gohar Ali Khan was elected unopposed as the Chairman of PTI. Imran Khan personally selected him as the nominee for the position of the new chairman of PTI.[28] The federal government of Pakistan is currently considering banning the party over accusations of organising violent protests and leaking classified information.[29]

History

Foundation

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was founded by Imran Khan on 25 April 1996 in Lahore. Founded initially as a sociopolitical movement, in June 1996, the first Central Executive Committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was formed under the leadership of Imran Khan, including Naeemul Haque, Ahsan Rasheed, Hafeez Khan, Mowahid Hussain, Mahmood Awan, and Nausherwan Burki[30] as founding members. PTI began to grow slowly but did not achieve immediate popularity.

After Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007 and Nawaz Sharif returned from self-exile in Saudi Arabia, pressure increased upon President Musharraf to hold democratic elections. PTI, in conjunction with many political parties, joined the All Parties Democratic Movement, which was opposed to further military rule. The general election in 2008 resulted in a PPP victory. However, PTI boycotted this election. A membership drive in November and December 2008 resulted in 150,000 people joining the party.[31]

PTI emerged as a major party in the 2013 Pakistani general election. Public distress on various issues against the government in the following years.[12]

Second wave of expansion

In the second wave of expansion, the PTI welcomed Pervaiz Elahi, Moonis Elahi and ten former MPAs of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML(Q)) into the party after political rifts emerged between the President of the PML(Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Pervaiz Elahi. Elahi was the former president of the Punjab Division of the PML(Q). On 7 March 2023, Pervaiz Elahi took the charge as the President of PTI, a party position that was previously held by Javed Hashmi.[32] However, as per the constitution of the PTI that was approved on 1 August 2022 by Imran Khan and the party's National Council, the position of President doesn't exist in the structure of the party.[33]

On 19 March 2023, Ijaz-ul-Haq, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Z) (PML(Z)) along with his party members, joined the PTI after meeting with Imran Khan. The PML(Z) was also merged into the PTI.[34] [35] On 29 May 2023, Ijaz later denied the rumours of PML-Z getting merged into PTI.[36] [37]

May 9 riots and crackdown

See main article: May 9 riots. On 9 May 2023, after the arrest of Imran Khan, the leader of the PTI, from the Islamabad High Court grounds, nationwide demonstrations by PTI supporters turned into violent riots. PTI workers and members caused incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson, resulting in Rs. 1.98 billion in damages to government and military facilities.[38] Punjab Police, using geo-fencing reports, alleged that Imran Khan and key PTI leaders coordinated efforts to incite attacks on the residence of the Lahore corps commander and other sensitive locations. Police reported over 400 calls made by PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, instructing rioters to target these areas. Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar confirmed the use of geo-fencing to trace these communications, naming Imran Khan as a prime suspect in orchestrating the attacks. Other PTI leaders involved included Hammad Azhar, Yasmin Rashid, Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Ejaz Chaudhary, Mian Aslam Iqbal, and Murad Raas, all of whom were reportedly in contact with the rioters and issued specific instructions for the attacks,[39] while PTI has denied these claims and alleged that government agencies were behind the riots.[40] Furthermore, PTI has alleged that the May 9 riots were a “false flag operation” designed by the Pakistan Armed Forces and The Establishment to destroy and crackdown on the party as well as to arbitrarily arrest party leadership.[41] [42] [43]

In contrast to PTI's claims that government agencies orchestrated the May 9 riots as a "false flag operation," a detailed order from Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Khalid Arshad implicated PTI's founder, Imran Khan, in orchestrating attacks on military installations, government properties, and police officials. The order revealed that Khan had instructed PTI leaders to create chaos and exert pressure for his release if arrested, as testified by two prosecution witnesses. The court order described a meeting held on 7 May 2023, where Khan allegedly directed PTI leaders to prepare for potential unrest on May 9, should he be detained. He purportedly warned through a video message of a scenario akin to Sri Lanka's unrest if he were to be arrested, encouraging party workers to engage in what he termed a "real jihad for real freedom." Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, also reportedly supported Khan's stance, stating that protests would escalate nationwide and globally if Khan initiated a hunger strike. The prosecution's narrative suggested that Khan orchestrated a criminal conspiracy, rallying top PTI leadership to incite actions that culminated in the attack and arson of the Jinnah House (Corp Commander House, Lahore), aiming to intimidate the government. Judge Arshad's order emphasized that pre-arrest bail is not intended for those who conspire to destabilize the government and engage in acts of terrorism. Consequently, Imran Khan's bail plea was dismissed, reinforcing the court's position on his alleged involvement in the riots.[44]

After the riots, a crackdown was initiated by government of Shehbaz Sharif against PTI leaders and workers, with thousands arrested, with rights groups raising concerns regarding arbitrary arrests, custodial torture, and forced disappearances.[45] [46] [47] PTI revealed evidence suggesting that PTI workers and party members were harassed, and unlawfully arrested.[48] [49] PTI leaders were forced to quit party/party positions in televised press conferences.[50] Businesses of PTI leaders who did not quit the party were sealed.[51] [52] [53] Mian Aslam Iqbal alleged that dowry for his daughter's wedding was seized by Punjab Police; and Ali Nawaz Awan alleged that his home was demolished.[54] [55] [56] A crackdown was also initiated on vocal women supporters of PTI - the most prominent of which was Khadija Shah, a businesswoman and granddaughter of former Pakistani Army Chief, Asif Nawaz Janjua.[57] [58] Former Federal Ministers, Shehryar Khan Afridi and Ali Muhammad Khan, former Governor Punjab Omer Sarfraz Cheema, and former Punjab provincial ministers, Yasmin Rashid and Mehmood-ur-Rasheed have been incarcerated since the end of the riots. Even once released by the courts, they were immediately re-arrested in other cases; Khan has been rearrested six times, while Afridi, and Rashid have been rearrested twice. [59] [60] [61] Cheema's wife was arrested as she came to attend her husband's hearing.[62] Afridi was not allowed to attend his brother's funeral and was kept in inhumane conditions in a 'death cell' reserved for those on death row.[63] [64]

Leadership reshuffle

Dozens of PTI leaders resigned after the May 9 protests, including: Faiz Ullah Kamoka,[65] Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain,[66] Aftab Siddiqui,[67] Dost Muhammad Mazari,[68] Hisham Inamullah Khan,[69] Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah,[70] Usman Khan Tarakai,[71] Mahmood Moulvi.[72] and Shireen Mazari.[73]

After Imran Khan’s arrest, the PTI was left without leadership to officially head in the 2024 elections, with most of the leadership such as the chairman Imran Khan and vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi imprisoned. With this, Gohar Ali Khan was elected as chairman, and Omar Ayub Khan was chosen as candidate for Prime minister on behalf of the PTI, although the new leadership was considered a “babysitting arrangement” by some and Imran Khan remained as a symbolic leader for the party. Khan does not hold the position of official chairman due to his current state in the Adiala Prison.[74] [75]

Alliance of independent candidates

On 20 February 2024, PTI announced political alliance with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM),[76] in a bid to claim its share of reserved seats in the national, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies.[77] Both the leaders said their alliance with the PTI is "unconditional".

Positions

The PTI's goal is to transform Pakistan into an "Islamic welfare state" that creates an equal society based on Madina state (Riyasat-e-Madinah).[78] PTI plans to develop poverty reduction programmes, promote diverse livelihood options, improve the healthcare system, and improve educational system reforms.[78]

Domestic

The PTI proposed civilian control of Pakistan's military. The Inter-Services Intelligence service would report directly to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and the defence budget would be audited by the government. Imran Khan also pledged to resign should any terrorism take place from Pakistani soil following these reforms.[79] [80] [81] PTI organised a protest against drone attacks in Pakistan on 23 November 2013 at Peshawar, where it called on the federal government to force an end to U.S. CIA drone attacks and to block NATO supplies through the country to Afghanistan. "We will put pressure on America, and our protest will continue if drone attacks are not stopped." The U.S. embassy declined to comment on the protest that also temporarily closed a route leading to one of two border crossings used for the shipments.[82]

The PTI also raised issue of religious tolerance and greater representation for minorities. PTI promised to crack down on police brutality, restructure the civil service, reform the electoral system, allow for a truly independent judiciary, decentralise state power, and enforce laws which extend personal liberty.[19] [83] On 20 February 2013 PTI launched[84] its 'Education Policy'[85] with plans to introduce a uniform education system with one curriculum in three languages for Urdu, English and regional languages for entire Pakistan in primary schools.[86] The PTI advocated the establishment of South Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan as formal provinces of Pakistan.[87] [88]

In the 2018 election, Imran Khan promises to bring a "Naya Pakistan" (new Pakistan).[89] Following its rise to national government in Pakistan, the PTI backed off from certain commitments in its manifesto what was criticised by its opponents as U-turns.[90] Dawn has found that the progress on some promises is still stuck in its initial stages or has been marred with delays.[91]

Foreign policy

See also: China–Pakistan relations and Pakistan–Russia relations. The PTI hopes to have a relationship with the US that would be based on "self-dignity and respect"[92] and promised to stop all foreign aid to Pakistan.[80] Imran Khan, the leader of PTI claimed "having relations with US, Russia and China is in Pakistan's interest" and Pakistan's "future is tied up with Russia".[93] [94] The PTI also promised to make Kashmir issue a top priority and would try and solve the issue permanently so that Pakistan no longer has any border or territorial disputes with any of its neighbours.[95]

Organization and structure

Administration

The National Council serves as the governing body of the PTI. Its members include office bearers of provincial organizations, presidents of regional and district organizations, and five members nominated by various sectors such as women, youth, students, labour, farmers, minorities, lawyers, and overseas organizations. Additionally, advisors nominated by the chairman are part of the council. The National Council is responsible for electing central office-bearers.

Intra-party elections

In March 2012,[96] PTI announced plans to conduct US-style intra-party elections, aiming to introduce local caucuses on district levels throughout the country.[97] As part of this process, aspiring candidates would engage in debates and undergo primaries to secure a party ticket for contesting Provincial Assembly or National Assembly seats. The elections commenced in October 2012 and concluded on 23 March 2013, culminating in the election of the National Council after an extensive electoral process involving over four million registered members.[98] With these elections, PTI became the first political party in Pakistan to conduct the largest intra-party election based on the general electoral base. On 2 December 2023, PTI held new intra-party elections,[99] which were invalidated by Election Commission of Pakistan. The party conducted another intra-party election on 3 March 2024.[100]

Central functions
OfficeIncumbentTerm Began
ChairmanGohar Ali Khan3 March 2024
Vice ChairmanShah Mahmood Qureshi
PresidentParvez Elahi7 March 2023
Senior Vice PresidentVacant
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President
Secretary GeneralVacant
Deputy Secretary GeneralVacant
Deputy Secretary General
Deputy Secretary General
Deputy Secretary General
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Joint Secretary
Central Information SecretaryRaoof Hasan[101]

Most of PTI's central leadership was elected. Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi were elected on 20 March 2013.[102] The Secretary information, Secretary Finance, Secretary Social Media, Secretary Political Training, and Secretary Policy Planning are appointed by the chairman and confirmed by the CEC.[103]

Provincial Council
DesignationNameElection Date
President of PunjabHammad Azhar[104] 16 December 2023
General Secretary of Punjab4 June 2022
President of Khyber PakhtunkhwaAli Amin Gandapur3 March 2024
General Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President of SindhHaleem Adil Sheikh3 March 2024
General Secretary of Sindh
President of Balochistan Dawood Shah Kakar3 March 2024
General Secretary of Balochistan

Party wings

See main article: List of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf elected members (2013–2018).

Central Tarbiyati Council (CTC)In June 2014, a Central Tarbiyati Council was established, which is responsible for training party activists on ideology, election campaigns, and other organizational matters.
PTI Women Wing
Designation Name
PresidentVacant
Senior Vice President
Vice President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Vice President of Balochistan
Vice President of Sindh
Vice President of Punjab
Secretary General
Insaf Student Federation (ISF)The Insaf Student Federation (ISF) serves as the official student wing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[105]
Insaf Youth WingPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf established its youth wing aimed at addressing the concerns and challenges faced by individuals under the age of 40.[98]
People with disabilitiesOn 18 March 2013, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a policy for persons with disabilities (PWD) to raise awareness about the integration of persons with disabilities into society and work towards preventing certain avoidable disabilities through early diagnosis and medical treatment,[106] [107] after which the KPK government led by PTI approved a budget of over Rs 59 Million initially to provide rehabilitation services to handicapped people at local hospitals near their areas.[108]
Insaf Research WingInsaf Research Wing (IRW) was established to conduct research aimed at finding solutions to issues in Pakistan. IRW was founded in 2009[109] for addressing issues within its area of expertise, covering socio-political, information technology, economics, energy, healthcare, corruption, foreign affairs, education, and environment sectors. It consists of nine committees.[110]

The IRW has since been replaced by the Insaf Research Team.[111]

Electoral performance

Electoral performance in the National Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResult
%±
1997Imran Khan314,8201.61none
2002242,4720.83 1 10th
2008Did not contest
20137,679,954 16.92 353rd
201816,903,70231.921141st
2024Gohar Ali Khan18,457,56731.17[112] 562nd
Electoral Performance in Senate of Pakistan elections!Election!! Leader !!Votes!!Seates!!Position!+/–!!Result
2015Mohsin Aziz -4th 9
2018Azam Khan Swati
Shibli Faraz
Shahzad Waseem		-3rd 6
2021Shahzad Waseem– 1st 9
2024Shibli Faraz– 3rd 10
Electoral performance in the Punjab Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResulting government
%±
2013Ghulam Sarwar Khan4,951,21617.76302nd
2018Sardar Usman Buzdar11,141,13933.651491st
2024Mian Aslam Iqbal12,183,61034.00 512nd
Electoral performance in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResulting government
%±
2013Pervez Khattak1,039,71919.31 611st
Mahmood Khan2,314,38735.32 331st
2024Ali Amin Gandapur3,160,94638.44 221st
Electoral performance in the Sindh Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResulting government
%±
2013Khurram Sher Zaman609,1286.08% 44th
2018Firdous Naqvi
Haleem Adil Sheikh		1,451,13214.47% 262nd
2024Haleem Adil Sheikh1,105,2439.75% 183rd
Electoral performance in the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResulting government
%±
2015Raja Jahanzeb 42,101 11.11% 13rd
2020Khalid Khurshid– – 211st
Electoral performance in the Azad Kashmir Assembly
ElectionLeaderVotesSeatsPositionResulting government
%±
2016211,827 12.7% 24th
2021Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi613,590 32.5% 241st

1997 and 2002 general elections

Less than a year after its establishment, PTI participated in the 1997 general elections. Imran Khan stood in seven constituencies across Pakistan but did not secure a majority in any.

During the 2002 general elections, party chairman Imran Khan won one seat from Mianwali. PTI garnered 0.8% of the popular vote.

2008 general elections

PTI openly boycotted the Pakistani general election on 18 February 2008 because it believed that the election was fraudulent and fraught with irregularities.[114] [115]

2013 general elections

On 21 April 2013, Khan, the chairman of PTI, launched his campaign for the 2013 elections from Lahore, where he addressed supporters at The Mall, Lahore followed by prayers at the Data Durbar Complex.[116] [117] This was followed by large rallies in Karak and Dera Ismail Khan.[118] He also announced that he would pull Pakistan out of the US-led war on terror and bring peace in the Pashtun tribal belt.[119] On 22 April 2013, Khan addressed different public meetings in Malakand, Lower Dir District and Upper Dir District, where he announced that PTI would introduce a uniform education system in which the children of rich and poor would have equal opportunities.[120]

On the same day, he spoke at a rally in Rawalpindi's Constituency NA-56, accompanied by Shaikh Rasheed Ahmad.[121] On 23 April 2013, Khan addressed large rallies in Renala Khurd, Okara, and other parts of Sahiwal Division. He challenged PML-N President Nawaz Sharif to a live debate, a challenge which PML-N was quick to decline.[122] On 24 April, Khan addressed rallies in Nankana Sahib District, Sheikhupura, and Pattoki, where he announced that once in power, no parliamentarian would receive development funds as they are misused for achieving political gains.[123]

On 25 April 2013, Khan addressed political gatherings in South Punjab, including in Pakpattan, Lodhran, and Vehari.[124] [125] On the following day, Khan continued his mass campaign in South Punjab. He addressed rallies at Jalalpur Pirwala, Muzaffargarh, Mian Channu, Kabirwala, and Khanewal. He promised to end the system of tyranny and announced that once in power, he would enact laws allowing every village or town to elect its own Station House Officer, believing it would prevent corruption and police brutality. He also promised to eliminate the post of Patwari and establish a computerised and professional land record system.[126] [127]

Khan concluded his South Punjab campaign by addressing rallies at Bahawalpur, Khanpur, Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur on 27 April. During the campaign, he collectively visited over 25 towns and cities, addressing dozens of rallies and corner meetings. He promised to hold accountable the killers behind the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and stated that the local government system is important for the prosperity of Pakistan.[128] On 28 April, Khan moved to central Punjab where he addressed large rallies in Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, and Sargodha, promising to bring justice and equality to Pakistan.[129]

On 29 April 2013, Khan addressed rallies at Murree, Talagang, Chakwal, Taxila, and Attock.[130] On 30 April, Khan visited his hometown of Mianwali, where he addressed several rallies, criticizing the Bhuttos and Sharifs. He stated, 'You can't lead a revolution from behind bulletproof glass,' and claimed that he had conquered the fear of dying 17 years ago.[131] On 1 and 2 March, Khan addressed gatherings in Sibi, Loralai, Zafarwal, Pasrur, Narowal, Jacobabad, and also led a car rally in Rawalpindi.[132] [133] On 3 May, Khan continued his campaign at Battagram, Mansehra, Torghar District, Abbottabad, and Haripur, followed by rallies at Buner District, Swabi, Charsadda, Mardan, Nowshera, and Peshawar on 4th, promising to abandon the war on terror.[134] [135] [136]

2013 general election results

Pakistan's 2013 elections took place on 11 May 2013 across the country. The elections resulted in a clear majority for the Pakistan Muslim League (N), a strong rival of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, although PTI managed to surpass the Pakistan Peoples Party as the main opposition to PML-N's candidates in the Punjab Province. PTI's popularity propelled 20 representatives to the Punjab Assembly.[137] [138] PTI also emerged as the second-largest party in Karachi.[139]

According to unofficial results announced by Pakistani media and the Election Commission of Pakistan, Imran Khan, Chairman of PTI, won three of the four constituencies he contested, securing victories in Constituency NA-1, Constituency NA-56, and Constituency NA-71.[140] PTI won 31 directly elected parliamentary seats, marking a significant increase from the 2002 elections. Nationally, PTI became the third-largest party and the largest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the second-largest in Punjab.[141] In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI defeated all mainstream political parties across the province with mostly new candidates. It secured every seat in Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan district. It is anticipated that PTI will lead a coalition government in the province. However, PTI failed to secure a majority in Punjab and made limited gains in Sindh or Baluchistan. PTI obtained 34 out of 99 seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.[142]

Sindh

Apart from Karachi, Sindh was largely overlooked by PTI during much of its election campaign, and this is reflected in the results. The party failed to field candidates in 19 out of Interior Sindh's 40 constituencies. Where it did field candidates, it struggled to surpass the 5% vote benchmark in 18 constituencies. In most of these constituencies, the number of votes received was in the hundreds. PTI's only significant showing in interior Sindh was in the constituencies of NA-228 Umerkot and NA-230 Tharparkar, where the party's vice president, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has a considerable following through his spiritual Ghousia Jamaat.[143]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

In the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI formed a governing coalition with the Jamaat-e-Islami and Qaumi Watan parties in 2013. On 13 May 2013, Parvez Khattak was appointed as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.[144] The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Development Advisory Committee includes Asad Umar, Jehangir Khan Tareen, Ali Asghar Khan, Khalid Mehsud, and Rustam Shah Mohmand.[145] [146] [147]

2024 general elections

Pakistan's 2024 elections took place on 8 February 2024 across the country. The elections resulted in a coalition government being formed by Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N, though Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claim that the elections were rigged by the PML-N in coordination with the Pakistan Armed Forces against PTI.[148] Allegations of rigging in the 2024 Pakistani general election were widespread. Firstly, most of PTI's leadership including chairman Imran Khan himself alongside Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhary, Aliya Hamza Malik, Omar Sarfraz Cheema and other PTI seniors were imprisoned in the run-up to the elections.[149] With most of PTI's leadership arrested, in hiding like Murad Saeed,[150] Mian Aslam Iqbal and Hammad Azhar[151] or leaving and creating their own new parties like Jahangir Tareen, Aleem Khan and Pervez Khattak, PTI was left with little leadership to run in the elections. As a result, Gohar Ali Khan was made PTI chairman, Shibli Faraz was made PTI head in the Senate and Omar Ayub Khan was made candidate for Prime Minister. PTI and observers have claimed it has found evidence of pre-poll rigging.[152] Many PTI leaders were forced to have their relatives run in the elections due to an alleged crackdown, including Parvez Elahi's wife Qaisara Elahi running[153] and Usman Dar's mother Rehana Dar running.[154] Imran Khan was jailed for the duration of the election. Due to an alleged crackdown, PTI was unable to campaign for the elections.[155] PTI filed several candidates but due to the Supreme Court’s PTI intra-party elections case, PTI candidates were forced to run as Independent candidates and lost their electoral cricket bat symbol. Despite having to undergo strict measures, PTI won the largest votes share and second largest seat share. PTI claims it won the elections in Punjab and nationwide and claims several vote numbers throughout Pakistan were changed by the ECP to decrease vote amounts for PTI.[156] The largest PTI claims over a constituency have occurred over NA-130 Lahore-XIV, which PTI claims that jailed PTI senior Yasmin Rashid won against 3-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.[157] PTI claims it won a total of 180 National Assembly seats in comparison to the 93 seats it officially won.[158] PTI had also pushed forward claims that Khawaja Asif lost his seat in an overwhelming defeat to Rehana Dar in NA-71 Sialkot-II, as well as that PTI candidate Salman Akram Raja won the seat NA-128 Lahore-XII by a large majority, but the seat was rigged in favor of IPP among other pre-poll and after-poll rigging allegations.[159] In total, PTI was able to form a large majority government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Ali Amin Gandapur and was able to become the single largest party in the National Assembly,[160] while being the largest opposition party in Punjab.

Presence across provincial assemblies

Provincial assemblySeatsStatus
In governmentSingle largest partyMajority/coalition
AJK Legislative AssemblyOpposition
Provincial Assembly of BalochistanNo presence
Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative AssemblyMajority
Provincial Assembly of Khyber PakhtunkhwaMajority
Provincial Assembly of PunjabOpposition
Provincial Assembly of SindhIn Opposition

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

See main article: Pervez Khattak Administration and Gandapur ministry.

In the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI has ruled with a majority government three times. PTI ruled from 2013 to 2018 under the Pervez Khattak administration, from 2018 to 2023 with under Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and from 2024 to the present under the Gandapur ministry.[161]

In the 2024 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial election, Independent candidates allied with PTI won 86 seats.[162] Subsequently, Ali Amin Gandapur was elected as PTI Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Out of these 86 seats, 58 are officially recognized as PTI members by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Election Commission of Pakistan,[163] while the remaining seats are officially Independents.

Punjab

In Pakistan’s most populous province, Punjab, PTI has served as the largest opposition party twice and the ruling majority party once. From 2013 to 2018, PTI served as the largest opposition party with 30 seats and had PTI leader Mehmood-ur-Rasheed as opposition leader.[164] From 2018 to 2022 PTI served as the largest and ruling party in Punjab, with Usman Buzdar as Chief Minister of Punjab. From 2024 to the present PTI is serving as the opposition party in the Punjab Assembly.

In the 2024 Punjab provincial election, Independent candidates allied with PTI won the second-most seats. Out of this, 29 have been recognized as PTI members by the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Election Commission of Pakistan, while the remaining seats are officially recognized as members of the Sunni Ittehad Council. PTI nominated Mian Aslam Iqbal for Opposition Leader but has been replaced by Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar temporarily due to threats of an arrest to Iqbal.[165]

Controversies

Foreign funding case

See main article: PTI foreign funding case. Imran Khan was arrested due to the case, and Pakistani court rejects petition by PTI.[166]

Protests and civil disobedience

PTI launched its first dharna on 14 August 2014. The party was involved in laying siege and paralyzing the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, to stop the Government from functioning. PTI was charged with targeting Pakistan Television and parliament, as well as law enforcement.[167] [168] [169] The party founder, Imran Khan, burned his utility bills to encourage participants to join his protest against rising electricity prices.[170]

Justice Wajihuddin tribunal

PTI's former leader and head of the party's election tribunal investigated corruption and fraud, as well as internal election rigging within PTI. His tribunal expelled Secretary-General Jahangir Tareen, PTI's KPK Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, and senior leader Nadir Laghari for manipulating intra-party polls. It also reported fraud in party funds.[171] [172] [173] Later, Wajihuddin was expelled from the party by Imran Khan.[174]

Attacks on journalists and harassment of women by alleged PTI supporters

PTI supporters have been reported to have attacked media personnel during their protest demonstrations.[175] Several female journalists have reported harassment by party workers.[176] [177] The harassment of women has also been reported at PTI's gatherings.[178] [179]

During PTI's public protests, Geo News DSNGs had to remove their stickers to escape vandalism by party workers.[180] [181] [182] PTI workers also attacked the Geo News Islamabad office.[183]

Allegations of conspiracy to dissolve government using judiciary

PTI's former president, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, has alleged that Imran Khan was conspiring with the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Nasirul Mulk. to dissolve the government of Nawaz Sharif.[184]

Accusation of anti-state violence

Following the arrest of Imran Khan on 9 May 2023, the supporters and workers of PTI allegedly targeted Pakistan Army's installations.[185] The protesters broke into the regional commander's house in Lahore and burned the building. They also attempted to enter GHQ's gate in Rawalpindi. In Peshawar, the building of Radio Pakistan was set on fire by the protesters, who also shouted slogans against the army and military officials. However, Imran Khan and his party denied their involvement in the violence and accused secret agencies of framing the party for anti-army violence.[186] [187] [188]

Reportedly, thousands of PTI workers have been arrested due to their alleged involvement in violent attacks on government institutions across the country after 9 May.[189] [190]

In response to the attacks, the Pakistan Army called 9 May a dark chapter in the country's history and claimed that PTI "has done what enemies could not do in 75 years."[191] Meanwhile, PTI alleges that the incidents of 9 May were a false flag operation designed by the Pakistani establishment to disintegrate PTI and frame Imran Khan.[192]

See also

Further reading

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