Political tensions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have intensified as internal differences surfaced publicly, with party lawmakers openly criticising leadership and claiming the emergence of a large group of dissenting MPAs.
PTI MPA Fazal Elahi made strong remarks during an appearance on Samaa TV’s program Nadeem Malik Live, saying that a group of 35 to 40 angry MPAs is now united on a common stance.
Fazal Elahi confirmed that internal disagreements within the PTI parliamentary ranks have escalated, with several lawmakers now openly expressing dissatisfaction.
He said the group of 35 to 40 MPAs is aligned on key concerns and is no longer in contact with senior provincial leadership.
The MPA added that there is currently no communication with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
Focus on release of PTI founder
Fazal Elahi said the dissident group’s primary demand remains the release of the PTI founder, stating that all internal discussions and future strategy would revolve around this issue.
He added that the group plans to meet again before the upcoming budget to formulate a “stable strategy” moving forward.
Sharp criticism within party ranks
The PTI lawmaker also launched criticism at fellow party members, rejecting remarks made by some leaders.
He dismissed comments attributed to Shafi Jan, saying he should “prove the presence of 52 members” in a recent parliamentary party meeting.
Fazal Elahi further referred to Shafi Jan in strong terms, saying he was not taken seriously by the dissenting group.
Mushtaq Ghani also named among dissenters
According to Fazal Elahi, senior PTI figure Mushtaq Ghani is also part of the group of angry lawmakers expressing reservations over current party direction.
He said differences within the provincial assembly are now out in the open and can no longer be ignored.
The developments highlight widening cracks within PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter, where internal coordination appears increasingly strained ahead of key political and budget-related discussions.
Party members have now publicly acknowledged divisions that were previously confined within internal party forums.
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