PTI united to secure release of Imran, says Atif

PESHAWAR: Ruling out any differences over efforts for the release party founder Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member National Assembly (MNA) Atif Khan said on Tuesday that Bushra Bibi conveyed his message to party leaders, workers, and the public.

Speaking to the media outside the Peshawar High Court, the former provincial minister said that there may be differences among party members, no one had disagreement with Imran Khan himself.

Atif Khan said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained steadfast in their support for Imran Khan. “We expect a large number of people to come out on November 24 to demand his release,” he said. He accused the government of raiding the homes of PTI supporters and imprisoning innocent people.

He said that Bushra Bibi delivered Imran Khan’s message, which has energized PTI lawmakers and workers to mobilize the public for protests. “The federal government’s high-handed tactics will help motivate people to take to the streets,” he remarked.

Answering questions about his absence from a recent meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, Atif Khan clarified that he was in Mardan and could not attend. “Participating in the meeting was not necessary. Our primary objective is to mobilize people for the protest,” he explained.

Regarding the Anti-Corruption Establishment’s notice, Atif Khan said he had addressed the matter and reiterated that any disagreements within the party were only between members and did not extend to Imran Khan. “People will respond to Imran Khan’s call. The movement for his release will gain momentum,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has decided not to investigate the leak of an audio recording of Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, during a recent meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, according to party sources.

Insiders disclosed that the audio was leaked due to the unusually large number of attendees in the conference room during the meeting. “The conference room had more people present than ever before, which contributed to the breach,” a source said.

Security staff reportedly faced difficulties managing the crowd of over 500 participants, and no thorough screening or checks were conducted before the meeting began, the sources said.

PTI central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram, speaking to Geo News, confirmed the large attendance. “Leaking the audio was an unethical act,” he said. He confirmed that no investigation into the matter was being conducted.

The party attributed the incident to logistical and security challenges caused by the unexpected number of attendees at the meeting. The audio leak, however, has raised questions about the handling of sensitive discussions within the party. Despite this, PTI appears focused on its ongoing political activities and has chosen not to pursue the issue further.