Leaked WhatsApp Chats Expose Aleema Khan’s Political Maneuvers for PTI Takeover
Aleema Khan's Leaked Chats Expose PTI's Internal Divisions and Power Struggles
ISLAMABAD: Leaked WhatsApp conversations have surfaced, revealing attempts by Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, to consolidate power within the party. The chats, exchanged between Aleema Khan and her social media operator, Ahsan Alvi, offer a revealing look at her political strategies, highlighting internal factionalism within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
The messages discuss leveraging the imprisonment of PTI’s founder for political gain. Aleema Khan is seen questioning why PTI should provide her brother with comforts like air-conditioning and a large room in jail, suggesting that the public should witness his hardship to create a more relatable and “normal” image. She described her brother as a “Pot of Gold,” seemingly aware of the political potential his imprisonment could unlock.
In another controversial exchange, Aleema Khan instructs Ahsan Alvi to create a narrative blaming her brother’s incarceration on his wife, Bushra Bibi, accusing her of failing to present their daughters in court. She also downplays the severity of the seven-year sentence, implying that the absence of the daughters in the legal process contributed to his punishment.
The leaked messages also delve into Aleema Khan’s strategic moves to limit the influence of key figures within PTI. Notably, she is seen expressing discontent with Mashal Yousafzai, a close associate of Imran Khan, and suggests cutting off her access to PTI’s lawyers. Additionally, Aleema Khan approves of Yousafzai’s removal from an advisory position with the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, signaling her growing control over PTI’s decision-making.
Further discussions also show Aleema Khan mocking party member Sher Afzal Marwat’s health condition, linking it to a new virus, “GHQ 420,” a reference to his frequent illnesses during protests organized by Imran Khan. The messages reveal her dismissive attitude toward party members, undermining figures like Marwat while securing her own political position.
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Political analysts argue that the revelations point to Aleema Khan’s self-serving agenda, which aims to weaken opposition figures and solidify her rise to power within PTI. The leaked chats paint a picture of a deeply divided party, struggling with internal rivalries and power struggles.
These WhatsApp messages shine a light on the ongoing factionalism within PTI and suggest that Aleema Khan may be maneuvering to leverage her brother’s imprisonment for her own political ascendancy. With these revelations, PTI’s internal battles appear far from over, as leaders within the party continue to jockey for influence.
