Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry lashed out at Pakistan’s political landscape, stating that sidelined leaders like himself are caught between an ineffective government and an “incompetent opposition” (PTI). Speaking to media outside a Lahore court, he lamented that the country’s political situation is at its worst, with internal conflicts harming the public. He mocked the PTI’s protest tactics, where leaders “go to Adiala Jail, eat, and return,” while workers face the real consequences.
Criticizing PTI’s strategy, Chaudhry suggested they follow Rahul Gandhi’s example in India—systematically exposing electoral malpractices with evidence rather than hollow protests. He warned that Pakistan is stuck in uncertainty, with the government losing public trust daily. His remarks come amid growing frustration over political instability and economic turmoil.
Meanwhile, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore extended Chaudhry’s interim bail until September 26 in five cases, including allegations of inciting violence during protests. His lawyer argued that investigations were complete, with bail already approved in three cases linked to burning police vehicles near Jinnah House. Two additional bail pleas for incidents in Mughalpura and Zaman Park are still pending.
Chaudhry’s statements reflect deepening divisions within Pakistani politics. With leaders embroiled in legal battles and protests yielding little change, public disillusionment is rising.