Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s information adviser, Barrister Ali Saif, sparked discussions by suggesting that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could invite Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to speak at its protest at D-Chowk. Jaishankar is expected to visit Pakistan for the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad.
Saif made the remarks during an appearance on Geo News’ Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath on Friday, asserting that PTI has a constitutional right to protest.
He noted that while India claims to be the world’s largest democracy, the federal government in Pakistan is trying to project an image that protests are restricted within the country.
According to Saif, PTI wanted to invite Jaishankar to witness the strength of democracy in Pakistan and the freedom of people to protest, thus highlighting how civil liberties are upheld.
However, PTI’s leadership quickly addressed the statement, clarifying the party’s stance. The PTI chairman emphasized that no foreign dignitaries, including the Indian foreign minister, were invited to the protest and called Saif’s comments a misunderstanding.
He reiterated that PTI’s stance on India has remained consistent throughout its 27-year history. “Pakistan’s long-standing policy toward India has always been central to PTI’s approach,” said Gohar Khan, further stating that PTI’s movement is focused on internal issues, unrelated to India’s foreign minister or his visit.
