Islamabad: National Conference Urges PTI to Choose Resistance Over Reconciliation

Islamabad:The **Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan** (Movement for the Protection of the Constitution) held a national conference where political leaders, lawyers, journalists, and civil society representatives came together to call on **PTI to adopt a path of resistance instead of reconciliation** in the current political climate.

According to Express News, participants at the conference condemned constitutional amendments, criticized the weakening of Parliament, highlighted attacks on the judiciary, and protested restrictions on press freedom under the **PECA Act**. The attendees collectively agreed to support PTI if it chooses resistance over compromise with the establishment.

**Key Highlights from the Conference:**

* **Maqsood Khan Achakzai**, head of the movement, urged forgiveness and dialogue among political leaders, calling for joint efforts to save Pakistan from destruction. He emphasized allowing PTI leader **Imran Khan** to meet with political figures for democratic discussions. He also criticized widespread corruption, noting a **PKR 5,309 billion corruption report**, and stressed that institutions should work independently without political interference.

* **Senior politician Javed Hashmi** highlighted that long struggles, sacrifices, and jail terms are essential for securing rights, emphasizing that rights are achieved through struggle, not retreat.

* **Salman Akram Raja** stated that the recent Toshakhana-II verdict highlights the lack of justice and urged the nation to support street movements, emphasizing the need to confront oppression rather than pursue power politics.

* **Asad Qaiser** declared that PTI has no option but to take to the streets and continue resistance to seek merit-based justice for its leader.

* **Jamaat-e-Islami leader Liaqat Baloch** stressed reversing constitutional amendments passed through artificial majorities, advocating for non-partisan national elections, and the unification of political parties, media, and civil society for peaceful political struggle.

* **Lawyer Iman Mazari** expressed support for PTI’s resistance, insisting that oppression cannot be countered through compromise. She stressed that defending Imran Khan is defending the public’s mandate.

* **PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar** highlighted historical injustices against PTI, including the 26th and 27th constitutional amendments, election manipulation, and judicial compromises, stressing the need for organized public and legal resistance.

* **KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi** called the recent verdicts against Imran Khan and his wife unjust, asserting that bogus cases have been filed against them and emphasizing the need to protect democracy and the constitution.

* **Senior journalist Mutiullah Jan** compared the current situation to a de facto martial law, highlighting media suppression and lack of institutional independence.

* **Former Senator Mushtaq** urged nationwide resistance at streets, press clubs, and public spaces, warning against media suppression and highlighting growing divides between institutions and politicians.

* **Journalist Habib Akram** condemned restrictions under the PECA Act, emphasizing the growing political and institutional divide.

* **Senator Mohsin Dawar** remarked that politically motivated verdicts against PTI are not new and criticized the handling of Toshakhana affairs, stressing that only the affected parties change over time.

The conference concluded with a **unified call for peaceful resistance, nationwide mobilization, and support for PTI** to defend Pakistan’s democratic mandate and constitution.

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