The August 5 Movement: PTI’s Final Push

PTI’s "90-day protest drive" aims to paralyze the government until Khan is freed. But fissures threaten its success:

• 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.

• 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.

• Government Counterstrike: Islamabad dismisses the protests as a "political gimmick," while creating a Federal Constabulary paramilitary force to crush dissent 410.

📊 Protest Timeline & Risks