PTI Refutes Claims of Imran Khan’s Withdrawal from Intra-Party Polls Amidst Legal Concerns

In a recent turn of events, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) finds itself embroiled in controversy as its Senior Vice President, Sher Afzal Khan Marwat, claimed that Imran Khan would not be contesting the upcoming intra-party polls for the position of party chairman. Marwat asserted that legal prohibitions and Imran Khan’s disqualification in the Toshakhana case were the reasons behind this decision.

However, the PTI swiftly moved to deny Marwat’s claims, stating that discussions regarding Imran Khan’s candidacy were still ongoing, and no final decision had been reached. Despite the party’s official denial, Marwat remains resolute in his statement, maintaining that Imran Khan has indeed decided not to run in the intra-party polls.

Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, PTI Senator Ali Zafar confirmed the existence of discussions surrounding Imran Khan’s potential candidacy. Zafar emphasized that a formal decision on Imran’s participation in the upcoming polls would be announced in the near future, indicating that internal deliberations within the party were still underway.

The controversy comes at a crucial time for the PTI, as the party is currently in the midst of appealing the Election Commission’s order to conduct intra-party elections. The outcome of these elections will play a pivotal role in determining the leadership structure of the party, making the resolution of the dispute over Imran Khan’s candidacy all the more significant.

As the PTI navigates this intricate situation, political observers and party members alike await further developments and the official announcement regarding Imran Khan’s stance on contesting the intra-party polls. The party’s ability to address and reconcile these internal issues will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on its political trajectory in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds.