Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf top brass called upon Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of recent arrests of its members, following party's victory in case regarding reserved seats.

At press conference, PTI Secretary General and leader of opposition in National Assembly Omar Ayub and other PTI leaders expressed grave concerns over current political situation. "Path these people are taking country on will only lead to destruction. God save Pakistan from destruction; new elections are only solution to problems in country," Ayub stated. He raised alarms about mysterious disappearances and ill-treatment of party members, emphasising undermining of parliamentary importance. Ayub cited example of Sheikh Waqas Akram's mother, who has been implicated in legal case, as an illustration of government's purportedly unconstitutional and illegal actions. He warned government to reconsider its approach, as PTI plans to announce its future course of action in an upcoming party meeting. Former Speaker of National Assembly and PTI leader, Asad Qaiser, also condemned government's alleged coercion tactics. "Our 45 MNAs are being specifically targeted to change their loyalty, with offers of ministries and money. If they refuse, they face pressure from anti-corruption agencies. Supreme Court must take suo motu action on this matter, as it constitutes contempt of their decision," Qaiser asserted. Former NA speaker announced PTI rally on August 5 to protest illegal arrest of Imran Khan and to address issue of inflation.

"I ask all Pakistanis to participate in these demonstrations fully," he urged. Supporting Jamaat-e-Islami on issue of Independent Power Producers, Qaiser called for review of agreements with IPPs, stating that burden of inflated bills is unbearable for people.