Achakzai Claims Imran Khan Faces Pressure for Benazir, Nawaz-Style Deal

PESHAWAR: Opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai alleged on Friday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being coerced into a political agreement reminiscent of those made by Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto during their respective exiles. Achakzai’s comments come amid growing tensions in Pakistan’s political landscape.

He highlighted the historical context of such arrangements, noting that both Sharif and Bhutto had previously entered self-imposed exile following political upheavals. Sharif left Pakistan in 2000 after a deal brokered by foreign leaders, while Bhutto went into exile after her party’s defeat in the 1997 elections, during which her husband faced legal troubles.

This situation raises significant concerns about the state of democracy in Pakistan, as Achakzai emphasized that those who claim to uphold the Constitution are, in fact, undermining it. The ongoing political turmoil could have far-reaching implications for governance and civil liberties in the country.

As the political crisis unfolds, the TTAP alliance has filed a challenge against the imposition of governor’s rule and emergency measures in the Peshawar High Court, indicating a potential escalation in legal battles ahead. Observers are keenly watching how these developments will shape the future of Pakistan’s political environment.