Social media was abuzz on Tuesday with theories and debates after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) convoys managed to reach Islamabad’s D-Chowk despite tight security, barricades, and tear gas shelling.
Many users suggested that the events appeared orchestrated, sparking widespread speculation.
Platforms like X, formerly Twitter, saw numerous users expressing doubts about the authenticity of the unfolding situation.
Journalist Nusrat Javed, known for his criticism of PTI and its leadership, tweeted, “Why does everything since Saturday night feel scripted to me?”
The reopening of X in Pakistan after a nine-month ban added fuel to the online discussions. A news outlet confirmed the platform’s availability, allowing users to actively share their opinions and videos.
One viral clip showed protesters climbing shipping containers and hugging deployed security personnel. Journalist Abdul Jabbar remarked, “The army and the protesters seem to have merged.”
Such scenes amplified suspicions, with netizens questioning the dynamics between the demonstrators and authorities.
Some users hinted at a prearranged understanding behind the protests. A user with the handle @RAShahzadaddk commented, “This entire drama feels rehearsed, with each character playing their role perfectly. What’s the real story here?”
Adding to the intrigue, Dr. Hisham Inam Marwat, a PML-N lawmaker from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, hinted at significant developments. “Something unexpected is on the horizon, but the state always moves with caution,” he wrote cryptically.
Journalist Majid Nizami drew parallels with the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan protests of 2017, recalling how a similar agreement was reportedly facilitated by a senior intelligence official. He speculated whether the current scenario could lead to a comparable outcome.
However, not all voices agreed with the notion of a scripted protest. Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi, another social media user, dismissed such claims, stating, “This isn’t scripted; it’s a case of poor management. I hope the authorities learn from these blunders.
