From Dawn · Ikram Junaidi · · 1m 50s
PTI remains split over future course of action
PTI core committee fails to agree on next steps after two days of meetings.
In brief
PTI core committee fails to agree on next steps after two days of meetings. PTI's core committee met for two days without adopting recommendations, including forming a fact-finding committee, as top leadership refused to hold votes. Originally reported by Dawn.
PTI core committee meeting
PTI core committee met for eight hours over two days without adopting any recommendations.
Participants demand changes
Participants demand removal of NA opposition leader, dissolution of political committee, and changes in decision-making procedures.
Gohar opposes fact-finding committee
Barrister Gohar said they should not wash their dirty linen in public.
Achakzai remains leader
Barrister Gohar said Achakzai will remain the undisputed leader of the opposition.
PTI protest march failure
PTI supporters gather as protest convoy led by ex-KP CM Sohail Afridi moves through Peshawar on Oct 8, 2026.
Decision-making process concerns
Participants questioned why PTI took seven days to call its meeting and the role of the core committee.
Supra committee issue
Members claimed PTI was not functioning as per its charter with a 'supra committee' taking all decisions.
Imran Khan's committee structure
Imran Khan set up a 14-member apex committee that later became the political committee.
Suggested changes
Members suggested moving from individualized to collective decision-making.
Swati suggests election
Azam Swati suggested holding new party election and vacating stay order.
TTAP office concerns
Members asked if PTI will contest next election under TTAP banner.
Gohar denies TTAP developments
Barrister Gohar denied any development with TTAP.
Negotiation committee
Suggested reconstituting negotiation committee with political personalities.
Next meeting possible
PTI central information secretary said third meeting might be held.
PTI statement
PTI vowed to challenge crackdown on party and demand protection for mines and minerals.
The headline
PTI's core committee met for two days without adopting recommendations, including forming a fact-finding committee, as top leadership refused to hold votes.
