{"id":18561,"date":"2026-10-28T12:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=18561"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:24:21","slug":"imprisoned-pti-leaders-call-for-national-reconciliation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=18561","title":{"rendered":"Imprisoned PTI leaders call for national reconciliation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have called for a national reconciliation, respect for the Constitution and the rule of law, warning that political instability and economic challenges are deepening the country\u2019s crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a joint statement conveyed through their lawyer, Rana Mudassar Umar, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry, Mian Mahmood-ur-Rashid and Umar Sarfraz Cheema criticized the government\u2019s policies and alleged that constitutional and democratic institutions were being undermined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PTI leaders alleged the government was using unlawful measures to sideline the party and its founder, adding that Governor\u2019s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would not weaken public support for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leaders also noted that the PTI\u2019s appeal against governor&#8217;s rule was scheduled for hearing at the Peshawar High Court on November 10, and stated that the matter should have been taken up earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement expressed concern over the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments, alleging that they had weakened the judiciary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PTI leaders recalled Benazir Bhutto and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto\u2019s sacrifices for democracy and criticized Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, saying his statements contradicted his family\u2019s political legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also raised allegations regarding police conduct and claimed that more than 3,000 people had been killed in encounters involving the Counter Crime Department (CCD) in Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PTI leaders further pointed out media freedom and how it is being restricted through the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement also highlighted rising inflation, poverty, hunger and declining human development, arguing that higher petrol, gas and electricity prices were adding to public hardships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It further claimed that political uncertainty and economic difficulties were discouraging domestic and foreign investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calling for a change in approach, the leaders urged the government to pursue dialogue with the opposition and introduce confidence building measures rather than attempting to eliminate political opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also explained that national unity and public confidence were essential to combating terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leaders called for all stakeholders to be consulted in developing an effective counter terrorism strategy, including lasting progress required national reconciliation, constitutional respect and the supremacy of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PAK SOUCH MEDIA GROUP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily Pak Souch Newspaper Sukkur \u2013 Daily Pak Special Newspaper Karachi \u2013 Daily Pak Today Newspaper Karachi &#8211; 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