PTI Will Be Banned Soon: Claims Faisal Vawda

Web Desk — Following the abrupt end of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) three-day protest on Wednesday morning, Senator Faisal Vawda has claimed that the former ruling party is on the brink of being banned.

Speaking on Geo News’ Capital Talk, Vawda alleged that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur might evade arrest, but Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI chairman Imran Khan, is likely to face legal action.

His remarks coincide with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s move to propose a resolution in the Balochistan Assembly, seeking a ban on PTI. This follows clashes between PTI supporters and security forces in Islamabad’s D-Chowk, where police resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesters.

Abrupt End to PTI Protest
The protest, led by Gandapur and Bushra Bibi, was staged against the imprisonment of Imran Khan and other party leaders, alleged election rigging in February, and the contentious 26th Constitutional Amendment. However, as tensions escalated, the PTI leadership, including Bushra Bibi, retreated, delaying the much-anticipated sit-in.

Senator Vawda criticized PTI leadership for their absence during the protests. Referring to Bushra Bibi’s role, he stated, “A woman said she would march on D-Chowk but ran away instead.” He also blamed her for leading the party to a “dead end” and alleged that PTI leaders admitted internally that her decisions had caused significant setbacks.

Government’s Response and Previous Allegations
In July, the government announced plans to ban PTI, citing its alleged involvement in the May 9 riots, which included attacks on military installations, and accusations of attempting to sabotage Pakistan’s IMF negotiations.

Vawda also highlighted the government’s earlier offer for PTI to shift its protest to Islamabad’s Sangjani area. Imran Khan reportedly agreed to this, but Bushra Bibi rejected it, insisting on D-Chowk as the venue.

Allegations of Internal Betrayal
The senator further claimed that PTI’s leadership had prepared for Imran Khan’s continued incarceration. Without naming specific individuals, Vawda alleged that the events of May 9 were orchestrated under the orders of a “vulture” who benefitted from a £190 million deal allegedly brokered by the former prime minister.

Next Steps for PTI
The government’s push for legal action against PTI continues to gain momentum as calls for banning the party grow louder. Meanwhile, internal divisions and leadership disputes seem to further weaken PTI’s standing amid ongoing political turmoil.