PTI’s long march toward Islamabad has come under renewed scrutiny over the use of government resources despite court orders, with government vehicles reportedly being used to facilitate the political mobilisation.
The reported participation of official vehicles has raised questions over the use of public money and state resources for a party-led political activity.
Critics have accused PTI of treating government resources as personal property, while the alleged disregard for court directions has further intensified criticism of the march and the provincial government’s role in it.
The controversy comes as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to face a severe security crisis. The province recorded 413 terrorist attacks in 2025, the highest number among all provinces, resulting in 581 deaths and 698 injuries.
Against this backdrop, the decision to proceed with a large political mobilisation has prompted questions about the government’s priorities and the potential security risks surrounding the march.
Political tensions have also risen as Section 144 has been imposed in several areas. Despite the restrictions and the ongoing threat of terrorism, PTI workers led by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi were seen participating in activities including a dhol performance in Karak, drawing criticism over what opponents described as a lack of sensitivity toward the province’s worsening security situation.
The march has also faced questions over its momentum. In DI Khan, a gathering at the residence of former KP chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly began dispersing, with workers leaving for their homes after being served biryani.
The gathering reportedly ended before reaching Karak, raising doubts over the size and staying power of the mobilisation.
Meanwhile, the reported identification of a suspected militant alongside the convoy has added another layer of concern.
PTI has presented the march as a major political mobilisation, but scrutiny over who is travelling with the crowd has shifted attention toward security risks.
With public resources allegedly being used despite court directions, terrorism remaining a major threat in KP and questions emerging over the march’s participation, the mobilisation is facing growing scrutiny on multiple fronts.