The August 5 Movement: PTI’s Final Push

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

Date Event Risk Factor
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
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