ISLAMABAD: Tensions are rising throughout the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary group after an alleged audio leak of lawmaker Junaid Akbar surfaced, wherein he expressed frustration over restrictions on talking within the Nationwide Meeting.
Within the leaked audio recording, Junaid Akbar criticized occasion management for stopping him from taking part in debates, claiming he was handled as if he had been a “courtier” relatively than a consultant of the individuals.
He questioned the authority of the Chief Whip to determine who will get to talk, saying that just a few choose members had been constantly allowed to deal with points throughout classes.
“I’ve reached my restrict,” Akbar mentioned within the audio recording, including that he not considers himself part of the parliamentary occasion. He reportedly threatened to declare himself unbiased if the state of affairs continues, stating he would ask the Speaker to formally acknowledge his standing.
Junaid Akbar’s remarks additionally highlighted his dissatisfaction with the parliamentary committee system, which he claimed stifled debate and restricted participation to a handful of members.
He recommended that even routine discussions, just like the finances session or final Ramadan’s debates, had been dominated by the identical people. The lawmaker additional complained that his silence was being misinterpreted as complacency, saying that his restraint was not an indication of settlement however a mirrored image of the restricted alternatives given to him.
Junaid Akbar additionally known as out particular members for monopolizing debates.
PTI insiders mentioned the occasion management is presently reviewing the state of affairs and will name a gathering to deal with the grievances highlighted by Akbar’s alleged audio.
Audio Leak: PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram criticizes KP CM Afridi
On January 30, 2026, an alleged leaked audio clip of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Info Sheikh Waqas Akram surfaced, revealing him blaming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for the absence of occasion lawmakers from a sit-in (dharna) organized to fulfill the incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan.
Within the leaked audio, Sheikh Waqas accused CM Sohail Afridi of failing to correctly coordinate the dharna. He mentioned PTI lawmakers ought to have been knowledgeable an evening earlier if the sit-in was crucial and criticized the last-minute directions asking them to reach instantly.
He additionally highlighted that many lawmakers stay in distant constituencies and lack entry to helicopters or fast transportation.
Sheikh Waqas repeatedly blamed CM Sohail Afridi, emphasizing that correct planning may have ensured the presence of all 90 PTI lawmakers and describing the state of affairs as chaotic and avoidable.
