PTI Protests in Pakistan: Amid rising political and economic tensions in Pakistan, Indian experts have expressed the possibility that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's government may be in trouble. Economic crisis, rising inflation, and political instability have complicated the situation in Pakistan. Dissatisfaction with the government is constantly increasing among opposition parties and the public. Meanwhile, Indian experts believe that this could be a sign of political change.

Pakistan is currently facing a serious crisis as tensions are rising in the country over the imprisonment of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. PTI workers have started marching towards Islamabad demanding the release of Imran Khan from jail. Meanwhile, reports of violence are coming from all over the country. This situation is raising the fear of civil war in Pakistan.

'The situation could get out of control'

Imran Khan's arrest has badly affected Pakistan's politics and governance. Tensions are at their peak in Islamabad. Indian security expert Sushant Sareen commented on this and said that the situation may get out of control.

"It would not be unexpected if Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif does not remain in office by 2024 or if Army Chief Asim Munir is overthrown," he wrote on X. Sareen also said Imran Khan has proven his political strength while in prison. He believes the only way to deal with Imran Khan is to either kill him, which would increase the risk of civil war, or allow him to come to power, which could lead to secession and violence.

The situation of protests and repression in Pakistan

The PTI has called on people to take to the streets to "break the shackles of slavery". Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi led a convoy from Peshawar to Islamabad. In response, the administration has blocked the highway with containers and imposed Section 144 to prohibit public gatherings.

The situation in Islamabad has become so dire that a huge amount of resources and security forces have been deployed to stop the protests. Sushant Sareen, in another tweet, called it ridiculous and said, "Imran Khan, while in jail, is intimidating the army and the government so much that the capital has been shut down, the internet is shut down, raids are being conducted, and hundreds of people are being arrested to crush the protests."

Is Pakistan on the verge of civil war?

Analysts believe that this political situation can cause long-term instability for Pakistan. Imran Khan 's popularity and the call of his party have become a challenge for both the government and the army.