ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aayine-e-Pakistan (TTAP) announced on Monday that it is preparing to launch a nationwide movement aimed at toppling the incumbent government, warning that the country is on the verge of “sinking” unless substantial political change is brought about.
Speaking at a press conference, flanked by key TTAP representatives, including Asad Qaiser, TTAP Chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai outlined the alliance’s strategy for a ‘slow and steady’ campaign aimed ultimately at toppling the administration of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
He promised that the movement would unfold gradually, with rallies and protests scheduled across the country every Friday, culminating in a unified opposition stretching from Gilgit to Quetta, from Quetta to Lasbela, and all the way to Khyber and Chitral.
“We cannot let them destroy our future,” Achakzai declared. “If we are left with no other option, we will find a solution ourselves. The government must be toppled, or Pakistan will sink.”
While the movement is framed as a fight to safeguard Pakistan’s Constitution and democracy rather than a pursuit of power, Achakzai stressed that no party, regardless of its majority, has the right to undermine the country’s foundational laws.
“Even if one party holds 100 percent power,” he said, “it does not have the right to tamper with the Constitution.”
The TTAP’s announcement comes amid heightened political unrest in the country, with the alliance’s call for nationwide protests and sharp criticism of the government reflecting growing dissatisfaction over its failure to address the country’s deepening economic and political crises.
Achakzai also criticized the state of the country’s superior judiciary, pointing to the resignation of senior judges who, he claimed, had been forced to step down in protest over the concentration of power in the hands of one individual.
“Everything has been surrendered to one person,” he said. “The judiciary, the people, and the country are all suffering because of this.”
Addressing concerns about divisions within the opposition, Achakzai expressed confidence that the movement would remain unified. “Why should we doubt each other?” he said, despite acknowledging the role of intelligence agencies in attempting to undermine political groups.
The alliance’s agenda includes rallying support from across civil society, with Achakzai and Qaiser both appealing to lawyers, political workers, and the general public to join their cause.
Qaiser, a senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also condemned the ongoing smear campaign against Imran Khan and his wife, accusing the government of “vile and despicable” tactics.
He warned that such personal attacks should not become a part of political discourse, calling instead for a focus on the country’s pressing issues, such as security and governance.
“We are focused on restoring the 1973 Constitution,” Qaiser said. “This is not about personal vendettas. It is about saving Pakistan from political chaos.”
The opposition alliance also expressed concern over the recent bombing at Islamabad’s G-11 Judicial Complex, where they visited to offer condolences and solidarity with the legal community.
Qaiser called for improved security measures and proper compensation for the victims.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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