There is an air of ambiguity about the intentions of mainstream political parties over the launch of a massive agitation movement over issue of Panama case. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is busy borrowing time to complete its constitutional term. On the other hand, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) are trading on different paths. The PTI wants removal of the PML-N government at all costs. Lately, PTI chief Imran Khan has announced that his party can join any grand alliance to give tough time to the government after the latter’s failure to address the Panama issue. The PTI is in no mood to strike a deal with the PML-N, and has thus threatened to launch a mass agitation, if the Supreme Court does not give a ruling in favour of the PTI.
At this juncture, the PPP appears to be hesitant to become a part of joint protests. This has become more evident after the return of PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari who is famous for his reconciliation policy. It is also reported that he has pacified young Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who wanted to spearhead an agitation movement against the government. Reportedly, the PPP is busy in its own efforts to extract benefits and strike some form of bargain with the government through backdoor channels. Political pressure is gradually mounting on the ruling PML-N, with the focus on Prime Minister Sharif after his family’s name in the Panama Leaks has compelled the government to come up different schemes to face the situation.
