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Iqrar ul Hassan announced the formation of his political party, Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek, at a press conference held in Lahore in January 2026. The city was chosen as a central hub for media coverage and to reach a wide audience across Punjab and the rest of Pakistan.
Renowned Pakistani television anchor and journalist Iqrar ul Hassan officially entered politics in January 2026 by launching his own political party. At a press conference held in Lahore, he revealed the party’s name as “Pakistan Awam Raj Tehreek”, which means a movement for people’s rule in Pakistan.
Mahmood Khan Achakzai serves as the chief (leader) of Tehreek‑e‑Tahaffuz‑e‑Ain Pakistan (TTAP), an opposition political alliance formed to protect the Constitution of Pakistan and campaign against alleged electoral fraud in the 2024 general elections. He has been leading the alliance’s activities, including nationwide mobilisation and protests for constitutional supremacy and fair elections.
As of January 16, 2026, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan is Mehmood Khan Achakzai. He officially took over the position on that date after the post had been vacant for several months following the disqualification of Omar Ayub Khan in August 2025.