PTI says ‘Form 47’ govt lacks mandate to reshape country's governance structure

PTI notes 'Form 47' govt lacks mandate to reshape country's governance structure.

Key points

• News Desk Published August 24, 2026 Updated August 24, 2026 09: 36pm.
• Speaking on Geo News programme 'Capital Talk', Raja remarked the recent discussions with Jamiat Ulema-I-Islam chief Fazlur Rehman at the latter's residence were based "on principle".
• "The Form 47 assembly has no mandate to revamp the country's system or governance structures, " he reiterated.
• Raja cautioned against altering the country's federal system, describing discussions regarding an overhaul of the country's entire structure as "hazardous".
• Decisions will be taken at party forums – the core and political committees.

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PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja remarked on Monday that the incumbent "Form 47" administration had no mandate to reshape the country's governance structure, adding that the party would welcome anyone willing to ally with it "in principle" on the matter.

"We all agreed that whatever has happened to this country over the past four years was against everyone's wishes and expectations. In terms of the rule of law and the Constitution, the country has fallen into a deep ditch, " the PTI secretary general remarked.

"At this point, if someone feels that we are not where we were projected to be four years ago, whatever the reason, we need to consider the current situation objectively. Anyone can join us in principle, " he continued.

In practice, the senior PTI leader remarked any party that agreed with the PTI "in principle" on these matters could ally with it.

"Any political party that wants to strengthen the system, liberate the judiciary and reject rule by force in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Balochistan or elsewhere can join us, " he remarked.

"It does not matter what our past was. We are particularly clear concerning our principles and our goal. We will welcome anyone who can go with us to some extent. A party can additionally end its journey with us. We are not depending on anyone, " he continued.

Regarding the PTI's call for a long march on Sept 27, Raja remarked the party would not stop any political party from joining it and would welcome those that did.

"Decisions will be taken at party forums – the core and political committees. If a party expresses its willingness to join the march, we will assess its goals and purpose, " he remarked.

Last week, the JUI-F chief additionally held a gathering with National Assembly Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and other opposition leaders, announcing the formation of a "united opposition".

During the session, the leaders agreed to continue "further consultations among opposition parties" and formulate a joint course of action.

Meanwhile, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. This person is an ally of the administration, additionally met with the opposition leaders and agreed to maintain contact and cooperate on legislative matters in the parliament.

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