Ahsen Iqbal Reiterates Legal Standing of PTI Founder as Convicted, Not Political Prisoner

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Federal Minister for Planning Ahsen Iqbal stated that the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is not a political prisoner but rather a convict sentenced by the court.

Federal Minister for Planning Ahsen Iqbal stated that the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is not a political prisoner but rather a convict sentenced by the court.

PTI founder: Context of Statements

During a media interaction in Narowal, Iqbal emphasized the contrasting ideologies within Pakistani politics—one advocating for development and the other fostering violence and hatred. He underscored that the country cannot afford negative politics, chaos, and strife. Iqbal described PTI's decision to advance its march as an expression of disappointment due to the lack of public support.

Addressing Terrorism

The Federal Minister further noted that the group they have defeated in the battle of truth—who are involved in funding terrorism—are now instigating political terrorism. He called for resolving disputes among all opposition parties through dialogue, reinforcing his stance that the PTI founders, in fact, face legal convictions from the court, not persecution as political prisoners.