PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has made startling claims regarding discussions with former president Asif Ali Zardari, suggesting a potential alliance between their parties to form the government.
Marwat revealed this information to the media, claiming the PPP leader was in touch with him until Tuesday night and indicating a political alliance with the PTI instead of the PML-N.
Speaking outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, Marwat detailed the communication he had with Zardari, emphasizing that he would inform the founder of PTI, Imran Khan, about the situation imminently. However, he also reiterated Imran Khan’s steadfast stance against cooperating with “mandate stealers”, signalling potential obstacles to any proposed alliance with Zardari’s party.
Marwat’s statements also shed light on PTI’s internal dynamics, with him saying that party leader Ali Amin Gandapur has been chosen by Imran Khan to represent the party. This indicates PTI’s strategic considerations in navigating post-election negotiations and alliances.
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Additionally, Marwat raised concerns about alleged electoral malpractice, particularly in Karachi, where PTI purportedly secured victories in all 17 contested constituencies. He criticized the ECP for what he deemed a failure to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process, accusing them of allowing the “integrity of Pakistan” to be compromised.
He further remarked that the PML-N won five constituencies in the entire country, and questioned how party supremo Nawaz Sharif can deliver a victory speech in such a situation. “Imran Khan has said that if the people’s mandate continues to be stolen like this, people will not trust the elections process,” he added.
Marwat further said the PTI could not cooperate with a government that had stolen its seats. “We were neither allowed to campaign nor given a level playing field. Yet, on February 8, people cast their vote without any fear,” he asserted.
The lawyer said the party chief Imran Khan called for a protest, they will not be afraid.
