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With a delegation from the US Congress expected to visit Pakistan, all eyes are on PTI to see whether the party is prepared to present its case effectively. This visit offers a crucial opportunity for PTI to bring international attention to the current political crisis and the state of democracy in the country. But the key question remains: Is PTI ready?
What Strategy Has PTI Devised?
So far, there has been little public clarity on whether PTI has formulated a comprehensive strategy to engage the US delegation. Ideally, PTI should be working on a well-documented, fact-based briefing that highlights electoral irregularities, political victimization, media censorship, and the overarching role of the military establishment in civilian affairs.
Sharing the Truth: White Papers, Testimonies, and Evidence
One of the most impactful ways PTI can make its case is through:
Who Will Speak for PTI?
Another pressing issue is who will represent PTI in these discussions. With Imran Khan incarcerated and internal party divisions growing, the leadership question is critical. A unified, credible group of PTI representatives must be identified—people who can speak with authority, integrity, and strategic focus.
One person who must meet from PTI is Arif Alvi. If he is still in the US, then he is asked to return and represent PTI.
The Risk of Silence
If PTI remains entangled in internal power struggles and fails to prepare a coherent case, it risks squandering a rare chance to shape international opinion. In such a vacuum, the military-backed government may present a carefully curated narrative: that Pakistan is on a democratic path, that all is well, and that stability is just around the corner.
Such a facade could set back democratic forces for years.
What Strategy Has PTI Devised?
So far, there has been little public clarity on whether PTI has formulated a comprehensive strategy to engage the US delegation. Ideally, PTI should be working on a well-documented, fact-based briefing that highlights electoral irregularities, political victimization, media censorship, and the overarching role of the military establishment in civilian affairs.
Sharing the Truth: White Papers, Testimonies, and Evidence
One of the most impactful ways PTI can make its case is through:
- A detailed white paper outlining post-election developments, legal challenges, and human rights concerns.
- Videos showing evidence of suppression, electoral rigging, or the treatment of PTI members and supporters & journalists.
- First-hand testimonies from party leaders, candidates, journalists, and civil society figures.
Who Will Speak for PTI?
Another pressing issue is who will represent PTI in these discussions. With Imran Khan incarcerated and internal party divisions growing, the leadership question is critical. A unified, credible group of PTI representatives must be identified—people who can speak with authority, integrity, and strategic focus.
One person who must meet from PTI is Arif Alvi. If he is still in the US, then he is asked to return and represent PTI.
The Risk of Silence
If PTI remains entangled in internal power struggles and fails to prepare a coherent case, it risks squandering a rare chance to shape international opinion. In such a vacuum, the military-backed government may present a carefully curated narrative: that Pakistan is on a democratic path, that all is well, and that stability is just around the corner.
Such a facade could set back democratic forces for years.
