
The August 5 Movement: PTI’s Final Push
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PTI’s "90-day protest drive" aims to paralyze the government until Khan is freed. But fissures threaten its success:
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The Gandapur Gambit: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur launched the movement early from Lahore, calling it a "do-or-die" battle. His base near the Sharif family compound is symbolic 10.
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Khan’s Rebuke: From jail, Khan decried the "lack of meaningful momentum" and warned against internal conflicts. Senior leader Aliya Hamza Malik publicly questioned Gandapur’s strategy 13.
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Government Counterstrike: Islamabad dismisses the protests as a "political gimmick," while creating a Federal Constabulary paramilitary force to crush dissent 410.
📊 Protest Timeline & Risks
Date | Event | Risk Factor |
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July 13, 2025 | Unofficial protest launch in Lahore | Mass arrests of PTI workers |
August 5, 2025 | Nationwide protests peak | Military crackdown, violence |
November 2025 | Movement deadline | Party fragmentation if failed |