Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf پاکستان تحريکِ انصاف Pakistan Movement for Justice | ||
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI;
Despite Khan's popular persona in Pakistan, the PTI had limited initial success:
In the
Officially, the PTI has stated that its focus is on turning Pakistan into a model welfare state espousing Islamic socialism,[5][27] and also on dismantling religious discrimination against Pakistani minorities.[28][7] The PTI terms itself an anti–status quo movement advocating an Islamic democracy centred on egalitarianism.[11][27][29] It claims to be the only non-dynastic party of mainstream Pakistani politics in contrast to parties such as the PPP and PML–N.[30] Since 2019, the party has been criticized by political opponents and analysts alike for its failures to address various economic and political issues, particularly the Pakistani economy, which was further weakened in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.[31][32][33] However, Khan and the PTI were later praised for leading the country's economic recovery in the pandemic's later stages.[34] During its time in power, the party faced backlash over its crackdown on the Pakistani opposition as well as its regulation of increased censorship through curbs on Pakistani media outlets and freedom of speech.[35][36][37]
On 2 December 2023, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was elected unopposed as the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf. Imran Khan personally selected Khan as the nominee for the position of the new chairman of PTI. Barrister Ali Zafar, another attorney representing Khan, characterized the selection of Gohar Ali Khan as a mere "babysitting" arrangement for the party.[38]
History
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Foundation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was founded by Imran Khan on 25 April 1996 in Lahore.[39] Founded initially as a sociopolitical movement, in June 1996, the first Central Executive Committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was formed under the leadership of Imran Khan, including Naeemul Haque, Ahsan Rasheed, Hafeez Khan, Mowahid Hussain, Mahmood Awan, and Nausherwan Burki[40] as founding members. PTI began to grow slowly but did not achieve immediate popularity.
In October 2002, Khan ran for office in the National Elections and became a member of parliament (MP) for Mianwali, his hometown. Khan, however, remained deeply critical of the entire political order of Pakistan, which he deemed corrupt, inefficient, and morally bereft of any of the founding principles of Pakistan. In protest, Khan began a grassroots campaign to raise awareness about his political party.
After Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in 2007 and Nawaz Sharif returned from self-exile in Saudi Arabia, pressure increased upon President Musharraf to hold democratic elections. PTI, in conjunction with many political parties, joined the All Parties Democratic Movement, which was opposed to further military rule. The general election in 2008 resulted in a PPP victory. However, PTI boycotted this election. A membership drive in November and December 2008 resulted in 150,000 people joining the party.[41]
PTI emerged as a major party in the 2013 Pakistani general election. Public distress on various issues against the government in the following years,[24] led PTI to emerge as the single largest political party in the 2018 Pakistani general election and the subsequent formation of a coalition government.
Second wave of expansion
In the second wave of expansion, the PTI welcomed
On 19 March 2023, Ijaz-ul-Haq, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Z) (PML(Z)) along with his party members, joined the PTI after meeting with Imran Khan. The PML(Z) was also merged into the PTI.[44][45] On 29 May 2023, Ijaz later denied the rumours of PML-Z getting merged into PTI.[46][47]
Alleged Crackdown on PTI
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After the 9th May riots, the PTI revealed evidence suggesting that PTI workers and party members were harassed, and unlawfully arrested, as well as that the government of Shehbaz Sharif had been cracking down on PTI and its leadership.[48][49] Shehbaz Sharif’s defense minister, Khawaja Asif, the government and the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) dismissed these allegations, while the PTI reinstated them, resulting in a political conundrum.[50][51]
Leadership reshuffle
Against the backdrop of the 2023 Pakistani protests, many politicians left the PTI and formed two new minor parties. Most deserters from Punjab and a few from Karachi formed the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) under the leadership of Jahangir Tareen. On the other hand, most deserters from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa formed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P) under the leadership of Pervez Khattak, the former Minister of Defence and Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Both of these new parties can be characterized by their pro-establishment politics.
Dozens of PTI leaders resigned after the May 9 protests, including: Faiz Ullah Kamoka,[52] Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain,[53] Aftab Siddiqui,[54] Dost Muhammad Mazari,[55] Hisham Inamullah Khan,[56] Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah,[57] Usman Khan Tarakai,[58] Mahmood Moulvi.[59] and Shireen Mazari.[60]
After Imran Khan’s arrest, the PTI was left without leadership to officially head in the 2024 elections, with most of the leadership such as the chairman Imran Khan and vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi imprisoned. With this, Gohar Ali Khan was elected as chairman, and Omar Ayub Khan was chosen as candidate for Prime minister on behalf of the PTI, although the new leadership was considered a “babysitting arrangement” by some and Imran Khan remained as a symbolic leader for the party. Khan does not hold the position of official chairman due to his current state in the Adiala Prison.[38][61][62]
Alliance of independent candidates
On 20 February 2024, PTI announced
Positions
The PTI's goal is to transform Pakistan into an "Islamic welfare state" that creates an equal society based on Madina state (Riyasat-e-Madinah).[65] PTI plans to develop poverty reduction programmes, promote diverse livelihood options, improve the healthcare system, and improve educational system reforms.[65]
Domestic
The PTI proposed civilian control of
The PTI also raised issue of religious tolerance and greater representation for minorities.
In the 2018 election, Imran Khan promises to bring a "Naya Pakistan" (new Pakistan).[76] Following its rise to national government in Pakistan, the PTI backed off from certain commitments in its manifesto what was criticised by its opponents as U-turns.[77] Dawn has found that the progress on some promises is still stuck in its initial stages or has been marred with delays.[78]
Foreign policy
The PTI hopes to have a relationship with the US that would be based on "self-dignity and respect"[79] and promised to stop all foreign aid to Pakistan.[67] Imran Khan, the leader of PTI claimed "having relations with US, Russia and China is in Pakistan's interest" and Pakistan's "future is tied up with Russia".[80][81] The PTI also promised to make Kashmir issue a top priority and would try and solve the issue permanently so that Pakistan no longer has any border or territorial disputes with any of its neighbours.[82]
Organization and structure
Administration
The National Council serves as the governing body of the PTI. Its members include office bearers of provincial organizations, presidents of regional and district organizations, and five members nominated by various sectors such as women, youth, students, labour, farmers, minorities, lawyers, and overseas organizations. Additionally, advisors nominated by the chairman are part of the council. The National Council is responsible for electing central office-bearers.[29]
Intra-party elections
In March 2012,[83] PTI announced plans to conduct US-style intra-party elections, aiming to introduce local caucuses on district levels throughout the country.[84] As part of this process, aspiring candidates would engage in debates and undergo primaries to secure a party ticket for contesting Provincial Assembly or National Assembly seats. The elections commenced in October 2012 and concluded on 23 March 2013, culminating in the election of the National Council after an extensive electoral process involving over four million registered members.[85] With these elections, PTI became the first political party in Pakistan to conduct the largest intra-party election based on the general electoral base. On 2 December 2023, PTI held new intra-party elections,[86] which were invalidated by Election Commission of Pakistan. The party conducted another intra-party election on 3 March 2024.[87]
- Central functions
Office | Incumbent | Term Began |
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Chairman | Gohar Ali Khan | 3 March 2024 |
Vice Chairman | Vacant[a] | |
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Secretary General | Omar Ayub Khan | 3 March 2024 |
Deputy Secretary General | Vacant[a] | |
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Central Information Secretary |
Most of PTI's central leadership was elected. Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi were elected on 20 March 2013.[88] The Secretary information, Secretary Finance, Secretary Social Media, Secretary Political Training, and Secretary Policy Planning are appointed by the chairman and confirmed by the CEC.[89]
- Provincial Council
Designation | Name | Election Date |
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President of Punjab | Hammad Azhar[90] | 16 December 2023 |
General Secretary of Punjab | 4 June 2022 | |
President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Ali Amin Gandapur | 3 March 2024 |
General Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | ||
President of Sindh | Haleem Adil Sheikh | 3 March 2024 |
General Secretary of Sindh | ||
President of Balochistan | Dawood Shah Kakar | 3 March 2024 |
General Secretary of Balochistan |
Party wings
- Central Tarbiyati Council (CTC)
In June 2014, a Central Tarbiyati Council was established, which is responsible for training party activists on ideology, election campaigns, and other organizational matters.[29]
- PTI Women Wing[29]
Designation | Name |
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President | Vacant[a] |
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Vice President of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
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Secretary General |
- Insaf Student Federation (ISF)
The
- Insaf Youth Wing
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf established its youth wing aimed at addressing the concerns and challenges faced by individuals under the age of 40.[85]
- People with disabilities
On 18 March 2013, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a policy for persons with disabilities (PWD) to raise awareness about the integration of persons with disabilities into society and work towards preventing certain avoidable disabilities through early diagnosis and medical treatment,[92][93] after which the KPK government led by PTI approved a budget of over Rs 59 Million initially to provide rehabilitation services to handicapped people at local hospitals near their areas.[94]
- Insaf Research Wing
Insaf Research Wing (IRW) was established to conduct research aimed at finding solutions to issues in Pakistan. IRW was founded in 2009[95] for addressing issues within its area of expertise, covering socio-political, information technology, economics, energy, healthcare, corruption, foreign affairs, education, and environment sectors. It consists of nine committees.[96]
The IRW has since been replaced by the Insaf Research Team.[97]
Electoral performance
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf contested the general elections of 1997, 2002, 2013, and 2018. It boycotted the 2008 general elections.
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Result | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
1997 | Imran Khan | 314,820 | 1.61 | 0 / 237
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none | Extraparliamentary | |
2002 | 242,472 | 0.83 | 1 / 342
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1 | 10th | In opposition | |
2008 | Did not contest | ||||||
2013 | 7,679,954 | 16.92 | 35 / 342
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35 | 3rd | In opposition | |
2018 | 16,903,702 | 31.92 | 149 / 342
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114 | 1st | In government (till 11 April 2022) | |
Opposition (from 11 April 2022) |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seates | Position | +/– | Result |
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2015 | Mohsin Aziz | - | 9 / 104 |
4th | 9 | In Opposition |
2018 | Azam Khan Swati Shibli Faraz Shahzad Waseem |
- | 15 / 104 |
3rd | 6 | In Opposition |
2021 | Shahzad Waseem | – | 26 / 100 |
1st | 9 | In Government |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2013 | Ghulam Sarwar Khan | 4,951,216 | 17.76 | 30 / 371
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30 | 2nd | PML (N) majority |
2018 | Sardar Usman Buzdar
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11,141,139 | 33.65 | 179 / 371
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149 | 1st | PTI coalition (till 30 April 2022) |
PML (N) coalition (from 30 April 2022 till 27 July 2022) | |||||||
PTI coalition (from 27 July 2022) |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2013 | Pervez Khattak | 1,039,719 | 19.31 | 61 / 124
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61 | 1st | PTI coalition |
2018 + 2019 (ex-FATA Elections) |
Mahmood Khan | 2,314,387 | 35.32 | 94 / 145
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33 | 1st | PTI majority |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2013 | Khurram Sher Zaman | 609,128 | 6.08% | 4 / 168
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4 | 4th | PPP majority
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2018 | Firdous Naqvi Haleem Adil Sheikh |
1,451,132 | 14.47% | 30 / 168
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26 | 2nd | PPP majority
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Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2018 | Yar Muhammad Rind | 109,488 | 6.21 | 7 / 65
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7 | 4th | BAP coalition |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2015 | Raja Jahanzeb | 42,101 | 11.11% | 1 / 33
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1 | 3rd | PML (N) Majority |
2020 | Khalid Khurshid | – | – | 22 / 33
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21 | 1st | PTI Majority |
Election | Leader | Votes | Seats | Position | Resulting government | ||
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# | % | # | ± | ||||
2016 | Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry | 211,827 | 12.7% | 2 / 49
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2 | 4th | PML (N) Majority |
2021 | Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi | 613,590 | 32.5% | 32 / 53
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24 | 1st | PTI Majority |
Local Bodies
Electoral performance in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local elections (district seats) | |||
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Election | Seats | Position | |
# | ± | ||
2015[99] | 395 / 1,484
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1st |
1997 and 2002 general elections
Less than a year after its establishment, PTI participated in the 1997 general elections. Imran Khan stood in seven constituencies across Pakistan but did not secure a majority in any.[100]
During the 2002 general elections, party chairman Imran Khan won one seat from Mianwali. PTI garnered 0.8% of the popular vote.[101]
2008 general elections
PTI openly boycotted the Pakistani general election on 18 February 2008 because it believed that the election was fraudulent and fraught with irregularities.[citation needed]
2013 general elections
On 21 April 2013, Khan, the chairman of PTI, launched his campaign for the
On the same day, he spoke at a rally in
On 25 April 2013, Khan addressed political gatherings in
Khan concluded his South Punjab campaign by addressing rallies at Bahawalpur, Khanpur, Sadiqabad, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur on 27 April. During the campaign, he collectively visited over 25 towns and cities, addressing dozens of rallies and corner meetings. He promised to hold accountable the killers behind the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and stated that the local government system is important for the prosperity of Pakistan.[114] On 28 April, Khan moved to central Punjab where he addressed large rallies in Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, and Sargodha, promising to bring justice and equality to Pakistan.[115]
On 29 April 2013, Khan addressed rallies at
2013 general election results
Pakistan's
According to unofficial results announced by Pakistani media and the
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
According to available polling data,[129] PTI demonstrated significant strength in Central and Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but faced challenges from Jamaat-e-Islami and Jamiat Ulema (F) in Northern Pakhtunkhwa.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa proper, PTI failed to secure more than 5% of the polled vote in only one constituency,
Punjab
In Punjab, PTI performed most strongly in the North and the South, securing its largest share of seats from these regions. It garnered more than 5% of the vote in all constituencies of Northern Punjab. In Southern Punjab, its support was primarily concentrated in Multan and surrounding districts such as Khanewal, Vehari, and Pakpattan. However, its performance was less impressive in Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalnagar, and Muzaffargarh.
PTI's presence in Central Punjab was marked by gains in districts like
Sindh
Apart from
In Karachi, PTI secured an average of 20.37% across 18 of the 20 constituencies it participated in. The
Balochistan
In
2018 general elections
Pakistan's
Presence across provincial assemblies
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AJK Legislative Assembly
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19 / 53
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No | Yes | Opposition |
Provincial Assembly of Balochistan | Assembly dissolved | — | — | Assembly dissolved |
Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly
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22 / 33
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Yes | Yes | Majority |
Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Assembly dissolved | — | — | Assembly dissolved |
Provincial Assembly of Punjab
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Assembly dissolved | — | — | Assembly dissolved |
Provincial Assembly of Sindh | Assembly dissolved | — | — | Assembly dissolved |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In the northwestern province of
Controversies
Foreign funding case
Imran Khan was arrested due to the case, and Pakistani court rejects petition by PTI.[136]
Protests and civil disobedience
PTI launched its first dharna on 14 August 2014. The party was involved in laying siege and paralyzing the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad, to stop the Government from functioning. PTI was charged with targeting Pakistan Television and parliament, as well as law enforcement.[137][138][139] The party founder, Imran Khan, burned his utility bills to encourage participants to join his protest against rising electricity prices.[140]
Justice Wajihuddin tribunal
PTI's former leader and head of the party's election tribunal investigated corruption and fraud, as well as internal election rigging within PTI. His tribunal expelled Secretary-General Jahangir Tareen, PTI's KPK Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, and senior leader Nadir Laghari for manipulating intra-party polls. It also reported fraud in party funds.[141][142][143] Later, Wajihuddin was expelled from the party by Imran Khan.[144]
Attacks on journalists and harassment of women by alleged PTI supporters
PTI supporters have been reported to have attacked media personnel during their protest demonstrations.[145] Several female journalists have reported harassment by party workers.[146][147] The harassment of women has also been reported at PTI's gatherings.[148][149]
During PTI's public protests, Geo News DSNGs had to remove their stickers to escape vandalism by party workers.[150][151][152] PTI workers also attacked the Geo News Islamabad office.[153]
Allegations of conspiracy to dissolve government using judiciary
PTI's former president, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, has alleged that Imran Khan was conspiring with the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Nasirul Mulk. to dissolve the government of Nawaz Sharif.[154]
Accusation of anti-state violence
Following the arrest of Imran Khan on 9 May 2023, the supporters and workers of PTI allegedly targeted Pakistan Army's installations.[155] The protesters broke into the regional commander's house in Lahore and burned the building. They also attempted to enter GHQ's gate in Rawalpindi. In Peshawar, the building of Radio Pakistan was set on fire by the protesters, who also shouted slogans against the army and military officials. However, Imran Khan and his party denied their involvement in the violence and accused secret agencies of framing the party for anti-army violence.[156][157][158]
Reportedly, thousands of PTI workers have been arrested due to their alleged involvement in violent attacks on government institutions across the country after 9 May.[159][160]
In response to the attacks, the Pakistan Army called 9 May a dark chapter in the country's history and claimed that PTI "has done what enemies could not do in 75 years."[161] Meanwhile, PTI alleges that the incidents of 9 May were a false flag operation designed by the Pakistani establishment to disintegrate PTI and frame Imran Khan.[162]
See also
- Politics of Pakistan
- List of political parties in Pakistan
- List of student federations of Pakistan
- List of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf MPs
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Further reading
- Kundi, Abdul Quayyum Khan Kundi (2012), Islamic Social Contract, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, p. 126, ISBN 978-1479183081
- Talbot, Ian (1998), Pakistan: a modern history, Palgrave Macmillan, p. 432, ISBN 0-312-21606-8, retrieved 22 June 2010
- The News International February 22, 2023 Pervaiz Elahi Joins PTI Named Central President retrieved 25 February 2023