Achakzai Calls Opposition Alliance Meeting in Islamabad Amid KP Emergency
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — WEB DESK | October 12, 2026
Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chairman of the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayin Pakistan (TTAP) alliance and opposition leader in the National Assembly, has contacted allied opposition parties and directed their leaders to reach Islamabad as soon as possible for consultations on the country’s evolving political situation.
The proposed meeting comes amid heightened political tensions following the imposition of emergency measures and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), where the provincial government led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been suspended.
According to reports, the opposition alliance will discuss the emergency and governor’s rule in K-P, along with the broader political situation in Pakistan. Participants are expected to consider important decisions concerning the alliance’s future political strategy and course of action.
Opposition weighs next steps
Achakzai has called on opposition parties, including PTI, to continue their political struggle through multiple forums. The proposed approach includes pursuing legal challenges in courts, raising issues through parliamentary proceedings and continuing political mobilisation on the streets.
Sources cited in the report said PTI lawmakers would also pursue the judicial forum following Achakzai’s directions.
The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for opposition leaders to consult on how to respond to the latest developments and coordinate their positions. However, the specific decisions to emerge from the gathering had not been announced in the available report.
Political tensions rise after emergency in K-P
The federal government announced emergency measures and governor’s rule in K-P on October 11, citing security concerns and the provincial administration’s handling of militancy. The move has intensified tensions between the federal government and PTI, which has opposed the suspension of its provincial administration.
The developments have also unfolded amid PTI’s demands concerning jailed party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, as well as wider disagreements over negotiations with the federal government.
Achakzai has previously maintained that meaningful political dialogue requires access to Imran Khan. Opposition leaders have also differed with the government over the terms and venue of negotiations.
The Islamabad meeting could help clarify the alliance’s immediate response to the emergency and its broader political strategy. Any decisions, protest plans or legal steps will need to be confirmed through subsequent statements from the alliance.
