Khawaja Asif, the Defense Minister, has strongly cautioned Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of the Pakistan Constitutional Protection Movement, to be careful in pleasing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder. The defence minister expressed concern regarding these developments and said to Achakzai: ‘When Khan hooks you, you will be in for a rude shock.’ Interviewing on the Geo News program ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath,’ Khawaja Asif spoke about Achakzai and his future with Imran Khan.
Nervousness Over Consensus
Khawaja Asif elaborated on why Imran Khan couldn’t reach out to Mahmood Achakzai as a mediator for the Establishment but later wrangled any responsibility for such communication. Asif warned he tendered advice to Achakzai: “Be careful of Tamara koi kehtha hua nazar naa aaye. Theek hai: He may sometimes deny this and jeopardize your professional image for the rest of your life.”
The Defense Minister went on to accuse Imran Khan of his motives, especially after the incidents of May 09, which Han previously labeled a ‘false flag.’ This makes one wonder. Nikki said, “So, if May 9 was a false flag, get Imran Khan, and why would I want to speak with the establishment? That’s what he put in Kahn down. I don’t know how this contradiction happened.”
PTI’s Negotiation Strategy
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has authorized Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, to represent its political leadership in the negotiations fully. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) contacts Achakzai for informal communication with PTI.
Implications for Political Alliances
The warnings issued by Khawaja Asif speak to something complex regarding the present-day political situation in Pakistan, where coalitions and their renegotiation are always a gamble. The warning towards the head of the Pashtun Nationalists Party, Mahamad Khan Achakzai, is based on fears of what might happen should one deal with a loose cannon such as Imran Khan. Asif’s message is obvious: one has to be discreet, even devious, and protective of oneself in the elaborate politics of Pakistan.
Elsewhere, considering the dynamic nature of the political environment, the activities and decisions of people such as Mahmood Khan Achakzai regarding Imran Khan and others in his circle will be analyzed. The nature of these interactions could shape the future of political coalitions and the nation’s stability.
