ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is unlikely to secure bail shortly, according to his legal counsel, Faisal Chaudhry, who blamed recent social media activity and internal mismanagement for complicating the case.
Speaking during a talk show, Chaudhry said that controversial posts from Khan’s official X (formerly Twitter) account have undermined the legal strategy. “Those running the X account should exercise some common sense. Their statements have only made matters worse,” he said, suggesting that the legal process cannot move forward without political dialogue.
He criticized PTI’s political leadership and legal team for what he described as a lack of seriousness and strategic missteps. “Imran Khan’s legal team is asleep. The establishment is showing no leniency over the May 9 incidents, and neither the political nor the legal wings of PTI have made meaningful efforts,” he remarked.
Chaudhry further argued that the cases against PTI workers are politically motivated and baseless, predicting that many sitting assembly members could face disqualification. He noted that with the courts heading into summer recess, there would be no appeals during this period.
He also pointed out the party’s internal dynamics, saying Imran Khan is being misled by political advisers. “They tell him that 400,000 to 500,000 people will come out in protest—but if that were the case, why hasn’t there been any movement or discussion?” he questioned. “Politics is a serious matter, and what Khan is being told in jail is what is shaping his decisions there.”
Chaudhry concluded that without genuine political engagement, PTI is at a disadvantage. “There’s no pressure on the government or the establishment. The ruling party is fortunate to have a strong military behind it, while the opposition appears directionless. The government is holding power with just 17 seats,” he said.
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