Imran Khan Leads PTI as Patron-in-Chief in Nationwide Protest

Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has announced plans for a nationwide protest movement, citing blocked peaceful and political avenues, and will be making overall decisions as Patron-in-Chief. The decision was made after a meeting with party leaders at Adiala Jail, where Khan is currently imprisoned in the Toshakhana-2 case. Khan has directed party leaders to prepare for protests across Pakistan, with Omar Ayub handling planning.

The protests will be led by multiple party leaders, a change from previous strategy, and Khan still prefers dialogue and peaceful solutions but believes protests are necessary to demand justice due to alleged election rigging and unfair treatment in court cases. PTI will act within the law and avoid harming the country, with Khan remaining open to negotiations with the establishment despite no current talks.

Imran Khan has instructed that all directions related to the protest movement be given to Omar Ayub, and he has also declared that he will be the Patron-in-Chief of PTI and will continue to make all decisions as before. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, the Chairman of PTI, has sought to quash rumours about his removal from the chairmanship, calling them "baseless and spread by mischief-makers."

The PTI founder has stated that all doors have been closed on him and there is no option left but to launch a protest movement, and the party will now hold demonstrations across the country, with Imran Khan leading the movement. The move raises concerns about the party's ability to mobilize sustained protests and achieve its goals, but Khan remains committed to peaceful and lawful means of protest.