The political landscape in Pakistan is currently marked by heightened tensions as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by its founder Imran Khan, is embroiled in a confrontation with the establishment. According to Pakistan Today, PTI has issued a "strong political warning" after a late-night core committee meeting, demanding access to its founder and threatening shutdown protests if their demands are not met. This comes as senior leaders have stepped down from the party’s political committee, indicating internal turmoil. Geo News reports that backchannel contacts between PTI and the establishment have frozen, with sources stating that "dialogue and aggressive anti-establishment can't go together," highlighting the party's current stance against the establishment.