Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Latif Khosa has revealed that Imran Khan, the party’s founder, is dissatisfied with the performance of PTI’s Punjab organization, deeming it inactive. This revelation came after Khosa met Khan, who is currently imprisoned, and discussed the party’s internal dynamics.
During an appearance on Geo News’ program *Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath* on Tuesday, Khosa shared that Imran Khan has established a three-member committee to oversee the party’s organization in Punjab. The committee’s main task will be to monitor the involvement and effectiveness of key leaders in the region, particularly in light of the upcoming march on September 8.
Khosa mentioned that PTI leader Hammad Azhar had requested him to take on his legal cases should he be arrested. Khosa assured Azhar that he would represent him without charging any fees, as he has consistently provided legal support to the party at no cost. However, he noted that Azhar has not yet surrendered to authorities, and his previous statements about leading a march to Adiala prison in September were described as mere political rhetoric.
The newly formed committee will closely observe the participation of Punjab’s leaders in the September 8 march. It will also assess whether Azhar takes a more active role in the party’s activities or remains focused on social media engagement. Should Azhar’s contributions be deemed insufficient, the committee is expected to submit a report to Imran Khan, potentially recommending his replacement within the party’s organizational structure.
In related political developments, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) MNA Noor Alam Khan has proposed several constitutional amendments as a private member. Speaking on the same Geo News program, Khan clarified that his proposals are not directed against any judge or institution, though they primarily concern the appointment processes within the superior judiciary.
The amendments include proposals to increase the representation of overseas Pakistanis in national and provincial assemblies and to ban dual citizenship for judges and staff within the higher judiciary. Khan suggested allocating two seats each in the National Assembly and Senate, as well as one seat in each provincial assembly, specifically for overseas Pakistanis. He also advocated for a ban on dual citizenship for civil servants, aligning them with the restrictions already in place for members of the National and Provincial Assemblies.
Khan’s proposed amendments to Article 184 of the Constitution include the formation of a minimum nine-member Supreme Court bench for cases under Article 184(3) and the introduction of an appeal process within 30 days, to be heard by a larger bench than the original adjudicating panel.
These proposed changes and the internal dynamics within PTI highlight ongoing shifts in Pakistan’s political landscape, as parties and leaders navigate complex legal and organizational challenges ahead of crucial political events.
