The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party publicly backed a call for protests issued by Aleema Khan on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 [1].
The move is significant as it attempts to project a unified front for the party while responding to pressure from the family of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. By aligning with Khan's daughter, the party seeks to maintain its grassroots momentum and demonstrate loyalty to the former leader's inner circle.
Sheikh Waqas Akram, the PTI Secretary for Information, addressed the situation in Islamabad [1]. He said reports suggesting that the party is experiencing a split or internal disagreement over the decision to mobilize supporters are rejected [1].
According to party officials, the decision to support the protest call was a measure to show solidarity with the family of Imran Khan [1]. The party leadership said the alignment with Aleema Khan is a strategic necessity to ensure the movement remains cohesive, especially as external pressures mount against the party's structure.
This public endorsement follows a period of speculation regarding whether the party's formal leadership would support the specific timing and nature of the protests proposed by Khan [1]. By issuing a formal statement of support, the PTI aims to silence rumors of factionalism that have circulated within political circles in Islamabad [1].
The party has not yet released a detailed schedule for the protests, but the official backing from the Secretary for Information signals that the movement will proceed with the party's full institutional weight [1].
“PTI publicly backed Aleema Khan's call for protest”
The PTI's alignment with Aleema Khan suggests that the party's decision-making process remains heavily influenced by the family of Imran Khan. By denying internal rifts, the party is attempting to prevent the formation of splinter groups and maintain a singular point of authority to maximize their leverage in the current political climate.
