ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Friday demanded the resignation of the Balochistan government, the release of all political prisoners and the postponement of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). The alliance also called for an immediate joint session of parliament to address the crises in both regions.
The demands were announced at a news conference held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House following a meeting chaired by TTAP president and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai. Mr Achakzai condemned the government’s treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan, describing it as a continued breach of constitutional and fundamental rights.
Allama Raja Nasir Abbas highlighted the deteriorating law‑and‑order situation, noting that the killing of citizens and police personnel reflected the government’s failure to protect lives and property. “Somebody is responsible, and who should we hold accountable for all this bloodshed?” he questioned.
The alliance argued that the current “non‑elected government” lacks the moral and public legitimacy to resolve Balochistan’s political, administrative and security challenges. It demanded the immediate release of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, Dr Mahrang Baloch, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Mahmoodur Rashid, Hassan Niazi, Imaan Mazari, Ali Wazir and all other political prisoners, workers and “prisoners of conscience”.
Regarding the AJK polls, the alliance stated that the prevailing political and administrative environment is unsuitable for free, fair and transparent elections. It called for meaningful dialogue among all stakeholders and urged that the elections be postponed until conditions allow the protection of the people’s genuine mandate.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, TTAP declared that the Balochistan government should resign immediately, holding it responsible for the province’s deteriorating law‑and‑order situation.
The declaration also demanded the immediate convening of a joint session of parliament to debate the situations in Balochistan and AJK, asserting that constitutional and political solutions should emerge through a comprehensive national discussion.
Following extensive consultations, the alliance announced a nationwide protest campaign commencing on August 5. The movement will include public meetings, demonstrations, strikes and outreach activities in Sindh, Balochistan and other parts of the country. The detailed schedule will be released after further consultations with allied parties.
Published in Dawn, July 11th, 2026
