Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have reportedly pinned responsibility for the failure of the party’s long march on Sohail Afridi, according to details that emerged from a meeting of the party’s core committee.
Sources within the party said the session examined the collapse of the long march, the lack of headway in negotiations, and the party’s political strategy going forward.
Central Leader Points Finger at Afridi
According to the sources, a senior central leader blamed Afridi for failing to inform the party’s central and provincial leadership about the plans for the long march, a charge that triggered a wider discussion among those present.
The participants also discussed Afridi’s departure from Mardan for the Chief Minister’s House. One leader questioned the move, prompting a senior party figure to reportedly respond that the chief minister had left Mardan because of the low turnout.
Negotiations Blame Centres on Achakzai
Most attendees reportedly held Mahmood Achakzai responsible for the failure of negotiations, although differing opinions were voiced during the meeting.
The case of Barrister Saif also came under discussion, with a core committee member proposing that he be given an active role in the party once again.
Another Meeting on the Horizon
Sources said PTI has convened another core committee meeting to discuss its future strategy and determine the next course of action.
- The core committee reviewed the long march’s failure and the stalled negotiations.
- A senior central leader blamed Sohail Afridi for not briefing central and provincial leaders on march plans.
- Most participants held Mahmood Achakzai responsible for the failure of negotiations.
- Afridi’s departure from Mardan for the Chief Minister’s House drew questions, with low turnout cited as the reason.
- A proposal was floated to give Barrister Saif an active role in the party again.
