Restoring Democracy: Key Insights from the All Parties Conference in Islamabad
The All Parties Conference (APC) held in Islamabad this week marked a significant moment for Pakistan’s political landscape. Senior leaders from various opposition parties gathered under the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) banner, calling for a restoration of democracy and an end to what they describe as engineered politics and judicial victimization.
The PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, highlighted that true political solutions hinge on respecting the will of the citizens. “Democracy will continue,” he asserted, promising efforts to reestablish constitutional supremacy and judicial independence. His emphatic statements resonated with a diverse crowd, including former senators, legal experts, and civil society representatives—all unified in their demand for a fair political landscape.
Originally slated for a hotel, the venue change to a private farmhouse after a cancellation further emphasized the tense atmosphere surrounding the event. This flexibility demonstrated the resolve of opposition members to voice their concerns despite challenges. The leaders expressed fears about a collapse of constitutional order and voiced their opposition to politically motivated sentences against PTI leaders.
Mehmood Khan Achakzai, head of the PkMap and TTAP, passionately criticized the ongoing constitutional violations and urged citizens, judges, and scholars to support their movement for democratic accountability. He made it clear that this alliance was not created under any external pressure; rather, it was an organic response to the pressing need for electoral transparency and sovereignty.
The APC also resulted in widespread condemnation of recent prison sentences issued to PTI leaders, with many calling the verdicts unjust and politically driven. Veteran politician Javed Hashmi pointed out the irony of denying PTI an election symbol while the public continued to seek out its founder, Imran Khan, as a leader. "This is a farce," he remarked, emphasizing that true unity can only be built on mutual respect, not repression.
As proceedings continue, TTAP aims to outline a political roadmap focusing on electoral reforms and democratic restoration. With growing awareness and mobilization among opposition forces, the movement seeks to reclaim the narrative around Pakistan’s governance.
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