PTI Parliamentary Meeting Exposes Divisions Within the Party Leadership
A high-stakes parliamentary meeting held at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad on February 2 has brought to the fore deep divisions within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party leadership. According to sources, MNA Shahid Khatana opposed the impending 8 February lockdown and road closures, sparking a heated debate. PTI sources claimed that during the meeting, Shahid Khatana expressed concerns that the lockdown and road closures would negatively impact the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He reportedly suggested that a list be compiled of those who do not participate in protests outside Adiala Jail. MNA Atif Khan supported Shahid Khatana’s stance during the meeting.
PTI parliamentary party meeting is expected to be attended by Chief Minister Saeed Afridi. According to party sources, PTI President for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Javed Akbar, expressed frustration during the meeting, stating that they are under pressure from workers and are struggling to appease everyone. He retorted to Shahid Khatana, saying, “If we have to make concessions, it should be to those who have worked hard for the party, not to those who have been absent.” He proposed that all members of the assembly resign if they felt the need to take such drastic measures.
Shahid Khatana, in an interview with Geo News, stated that everyone was allowed to express their opinions during the meeting. He reiterated that he had expressed concerns about the lockdown and its potential impact on the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTI President Javed Akbar has chosen to remain silent on the matter. However, he reasserted his support for the Kashmiri brothers and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to interfaith harmony and tolerance.
In other news, the SSP has confirmed that the case of Nadeem Jamali, who fired at two police officials on January 6 in the Areegation Colony, is currently under trial. The police claim that the culprits fled the scene after the shootout, leaving behind their arms and vehicle. According to official documents, there have been 3,730 cases of missing persons reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa up to January 2026, with 2,760 cases resolved and 970 still under investigation.
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Imran Khan’s son, Qasim Khan, has expressed his desire to visit his father in Pakistan along with his brother. The Judicial Commission has issued a notice for the inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi, outlining its jurisdiction and timeframe. The victims and accused were stamp paper vendors at the Kutchery.
Chief of Defense Staff and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Quetta today. According to official documents, there have been 3,730 cases of missing persons reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa up to January 2026, with 2,760 cases resolved and 970 still under investigation.
