By ScaleupPakistan.com
Islamabad – In a fiery statement that has stirred political tensions, PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has claimed deliberate obstruction by unnamed “troublemakers” preventing him from meeting the party’s incarcerated founder, Imran Khan. The allegations point to escalating internal rifts and security concerns within the opposition ranks.
Key Allegations
- Access Denied: Marwat asserts multiple failed attempts to visit Adiala Jail, citing “shadowy elements” manipulating security protocols.
- Security Threats: Described the obstructors as “enemies of stability” allegedly linked to “anti-state agendas.”
- Political Timing: Comes amid PTI’s reorganization efforts and Khan’s ongoing cipher case trial.
Who Are the ‘Troublemakers’?
While Marwat withheld names, sources suggest:
- Security Establishment: Possible overreach in visitor approvals
- PTI Dissidents: Faction opposed to Marwat’s hardline stance
- External Actors: Hinted at “third-party interference” without elaboration
Reactions & Fallout
- PTI Official Response:
- Core committee demands transparent visitation rules from jail authorities
- Senior leaders distance themselves from “conspiracy theories”
- Government Stance:
- Interior Ministry denies any special restrictions beyond standard protocols
- Legal Perspective:
- Rights groups highlight worsening access to political prisoners
Broader Implications
- Party Unity Test: Exposes deepening fractures in PTI leadership
- Judicial Process: Raises questions about prisoner rights in high-profile cases
- Security Narrative: Aligns with recent govt warnings about “hybrid threats”
Marwat’s Warning:
“These obstructors want chaos. The nation must identify these Trojan horses.”
Why This Matters:
- Reveals worsening PTI-establishment tensions
- Tests judiciary’s role in political prisoner cases
- Could mobilize Khan’s support base ahead of elections
Next Developments to Watch:
- Jail authorities’ formal response
- Potential PTI street protests over access rights
- ISI/IB briefings on “security threats”
