Asif MahmoodPakistan Tehreek e Insaf is hailing Mahmood Achakzai’s appointment as Leader of the Opposition as a political win. The message this decision sends is brutal: when it comes to real political engagement, PTI believes none of its own people are up to the job. If, however, PTI expects Achakzai to lead a high voltage resistance campaign inside parliament, the choice is no less puzzling. PTI’s political behavior follows a familiar pattern. Now Mahmood Achakzai has entered this arena.

Source: The Patriot January 21, 2026 19:26 UTC