The foreign conspiracy allegation that the PTI has levelled against the new government has become a dilemma that appears to have no resolve. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced on Thursday the government had decided to form an “independent” inquiry commission to probe the alleged “foreign conspiracy” that former prime minister Imran Khan has been claiming was behind the ouster of his government. It is unlikely that this solution will lead to any kind of solution but may provide both sides with some time. It is unlikely that the PTI will accept the decision of this inquiry commission, but the process and the ensuing result will provide it with the opportunity to present again the allegations and ramp up the rhetoric, ensuring the momentum stays alive. For the new government, however, a decision by the inquiry commission negating the allegation may provide it with the leeway then to take contempt of court actions to put an end to the PTI’s raising of the allegations.

Source: The Nation May 07, 2022 06:58 UTC