The recent debacle by PTI during so-called ‘Final Call’ protests has left the party scrambling for a way out of its growing political humiliation. Amid dwindling public support and mounting political pressure, PTI has resorted to increasingly dubious tactics in an attempt to recover its lost ground, with Bushra Bibi now at the heart of the party’s desperate efforts.When PTI first launched ‘Final Call’ campaign, they attempted to create a narrative of an unstoppable movement led by its fearless leadership. The idea was to showcase a show of strength, with PTI leaders standing defiantly at D Chowk, braving the might of law enforcement agencies. The party attempted to portray its leadership as unyielding in the face of adversity, hoping to rally its base around a narrative of sacrifice and resistance.

However, as protest unfolded, reality quickly shattered this carefully curated image. Neither Bushra Bibi nor key PTI figures like Ali Amin Gandapur were anywhere near the protest site. Bushra Bibi, who has been a key behind-the-scenes figure in PTI’s strategy, was nowhere to be seen, and her absence at the protest was conspicuously ignored by party leaders, who quickly shifted focus to more sensational claims. In an........

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