In recent times, the political drama unfolding around the Adiala incident has captured widespread attention, but not for reasons that inspire confidence or admiration. What has transpired is yet another episode in a series of orchestrated attempts by the PTI leadership, particularly under Aleema Khan’s influence, to provoke confrontation and challenge the authority of the state. However, this latest spectacle at Adiala underscores a stark reality: PTI’s tactics have become predictable, ineffective, and increasingly irrelevant. Their repeated efforts to stage sit-ins and create unrest have not only failed to galvanize meaningful support but have also exposed the party’s dwindling strategic creativity and public appeal. The government’s measured yet firm handling of these disruptions reflects a maturity and resolve that contrasts sharply with PTI’s erratic behavior. Instead of igniting momentum, the episode reinforced the perception that PTI is trapped in a cycle of reactionary politics devoid of substance or long-term vision.

The Adiala sit-in was clearly in violation of legal provisions, as Section 144 was in........

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