Multan: A highly anticipated meeting between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi took place in Lahore on Wednesday, but it concluded on a sour note, with the two leaders exchanging heated words. The meeting, which aimed to address pressing issues within the party, ended in bitterness and saw Qureshi abruptly leaving for Karachi without addressing the press, as previously announced upon his release from Adiala jail.
Release from Jail and Wise Decision-Making:
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was released from Rawalpindi jail on May 6 after multiple arrests under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, claimed to carry a flag of justice upon his release. According to a close friend of Qureshi in Multan, the PTI vice chairman advised the former prime minister to consider retreating, going abroad, or at the very least, maintaining silence if he did not wish to leave the country. Qureshi emphasized the need for wise decision-making during this difficult time, rather than succumbing to emotions.
Disagreements and Heated Exchange:
During the meeting, sources revealed that Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi engaged in a heated exchange of words. The PTI vice chairman made it clear to the party chairman that relying on retired individuals who are misleading him would not be beneficial in the current circumstances. Khan expressed his anger at Qureshi, further intensifying the already tense situation between the two leaders.
Qureshi’s Departure and Unavailability:
Following the heated exchange, Shah Mahmood Qureshi left Zaman Park for Karachi without making any statements to the media, contrary to his earlier plans of addressing a press conference. All attempts to contact Qureshi and confirm the developments were futile, as his phone numbers were found to be switched off.
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Future Outlook and Khan’s Video Address:
Despite the confrontations during the meeting, Imran Khan reiterated most of his previous statements in a subsequent video address. It remains to be seen how the PTI chairman will navigate the challenges ahead and whether Qureshi’s advice regarding strategic retreat and issue resolution will be considered.
The meeting between Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi ended in bitterness, marked by a heated exchange of words. Qureshi’s advice to the former prime minister emphasized the need for wise decision-making and strategic retreat during this challenging time. With Qureshi’s sudden departure and unavailability for media interactions, the future course of action for both leaders and the PTI party remains uncertain. As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on Imran Khan to see how he handles the internal issues within his party and charts a path forward.
