President of PTI’s Islamabad chapter says Imran’s release not possible without coordinated strategy

2026-03-24 - 14:40

ISLAMABAD: Amid efforts underway by the PTI for the release of ex-premier Imran Khan, the party’s Islamabad chapter on Tuesday proposed a roadmap, saying that it would not be possible without a comprehensive and well-coordinated strategy. It should be mentioned that the party had announced that registrations for a movement to release Imran, who has been imprisoned since May 2023 would begin after Eid. “A detailed and actionable plan has been submitted to Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, outlining a path toward achieving democratic stability and securing the release of Imran and other detainees,” PTI Islamabad Chapter President Amir Mughal told Dawn. Mughal added that it would be difficult to overcome the current political challenges unless the party leadership presented a practical roadmap in line with the prevailing ground realities. “The first and foremost point is accountability within the party. Without holding office-bearers and ticket holders accountable for their performance since Imran’s arrest, the movement cannot progress effectively. A transparent review process and the inclusion of energetic leadership can help restore confidence among supporters,” he said. Mughal suggested a six-point narrative, which included the release of all detainees, including Imran, supremacy of the Constitution and rule of law, reduction in inflation, elimination of corruption and poor governance, job creation, and improvement in law and order. He suggested communicating a unified message consistently at all levels of the party. “There is a need for organised public engagement. Peaceful and lawful public gatherings can be held on a rotational basis across districts to ensure consistent participation and visibility. Similar coordinated activities can also be arranged in other provinces and regions,” Mughal said. He also suggested mobilising the youth as a “major focus” which was the main force for change. “Young people must be encouraged to participate constructively in democratic processes beyond social media,” he added. Mughal claimed that an effective media and communication strategy was essential. “Social media influencers and responsible journalists should be engaged to promote the agenda and ensure accurate information reaches the public. Grassroots workers who actively contribute on the ground should be recognised,” he added. He also suggested that the overseas community should be mobilised to amplify the message globally and provide organisational and financial support within legal frameworks. The PTI leader also stated that the party’s lawyers’ wing must be activated to strengthen legal advocacy and uphold constitutional principles through peaceful and lawful means.