Fazila Abbasi’s case has drawn attention for the allegations involved as well as the muted response surrounding it. Hamza Ali Abbasi has remained quiet, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has shown little visible reaction. This raises a broader question. Does PTI respond to allegations selectively, speaking forcefully when they concern opponents but exercising restraint when similar claims involve those perceived to be close to it? At the very least, these are allegations that require careful verification, yet the political response to them is itself part of the debate.

There was a time when the case of Ayyan Ali dominated headlines and triggered strong reactions framed around accountability. In contrast, recent media reports have raised allegations concerning Dr Fazila Abbasi, but the intensity of response appears markedly different. According to media reports citing the Federal Investigation Agency, it has been alleged that funds amounting to approximately Rs 25.2 billion may have been transferred abroad, including to Dubai and the United States. These claims remain under investigation and have yet to be established in a court of law.

The issue, therefore, is less about drawing conclusions and more about consistency in principle. PTI has long presented itself as a party committed to accountability and transparency. However, when allegations are linked, even indirectly, to individuals associated with its broader political space, the response appears more restrained. Hamza Ali Abbasi has been publicly associated with PTI and has previously held a position within its Karachi chapter, which places the current silence in a more noticeable context.

Details referenced in various reports add further complexity, though they remain claims at this stage. It has been alleged that despite declaring a relatively modest annual income in tax records, accounts linked to Dr Fazila Abbasi show transactions running into billions of rupees across multiple bank accounts. If proven, such discrepancies would raise serious questions. At present, however, these assertions remain subject to legal scrutiny.

Some reports have also alleged the possible use of informal channels such as hawala or hundi for transferring funds........

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