While the weather is turning chilly in the country, the political climate in the country is heating up, with growing speculations over the future of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Discussions in various quarters about a possible ban on the party have intensified, alongside debates over the likelihood of imposing governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Meanwhile, reports surfaced that the government is considering relocating PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to another facility.

Responding to the situation, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan warned of widespread chaos if the ‘minus Imran’ formula is adopted, adding that attempts to sideline political leaders would spiral out of the government’s control.

On the other hand, Prime Minister’s Coordinator Ikhtiyar Wali described the daily protests outside Adiala Jail as a nuisance for residents, saying they were disrupting daily life.

He said this was the reason authorities were examining whether to move Imran Khan.

However, Adiala Jail officials denied the reports, stating that no discussion had taken place regarding the former prime minister’s transfer.

The officials said strict attention was being paid to Imran Khan’s security and diet.

The PTI also made clear that if its founder were moved, his sisters, party leaders and supporters would gather at the new location just as they do outside Adiala Jail.

The party said the public and its leader “cannot be separated”.

In a statement that added a new dimension to the debate, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said he did not support governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

However, he added that if a political party acted as a facilitator for terrorists, the imposition of governor’s rule could become unavoidable.

In the wake of growing political tensions, the PTI has intensified its outreach efforts and begun preparations for its national conference to be held on December 21.

While the PTI has decided against inviting the ruling PML-N to its conference, the party is ready to welcome PML-N’s key coalition partner, the PPP.

While calls for imposing a ban on the PTI grow louder among the government circles, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar insisted that any decision against the PTI would be made strictly in accordance with the law.

Responding to reports of a possible ban on the PTI, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the events of May 9 could not be forgotten.

He urged politicians to admit their mistakes and refrain from pushing the youth toward chaos and destruction.

He added that no one should be branded a traitor in politics and that the country needed to move forward with a positive mindset.

As statements from both the government and opposition multiply, speculations continue to grow over which direction the national shifting political landscape will take in the coming weeks.