{
  "id": 13136917,
  "title": "Bilawal says PTI hurting itself by not abandoning its 'extremist politics', urges party to change its strategy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bilawal-says-pti-hurting-itself-by-not-abandoning-its-extremist-13136917",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:24:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035930/bilawal-says-pti-hurting-itself-by-not-abandoning-its-extremist-politics-urges-party-to-change-its-strategy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has criticized the PTI for its \"extremist politics\" which he claims are harming the party. Speaking at an event in Karachi, Bilawal said the PTI is failing to fulfill its responsibilities for the province and its people. He warned that if the party continues on its current path, it could lose power in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The PTI is currently marching to demand the release of its founder and former prime minister, Imran Khan, despite the central government's warnings. Bilawal accused the party of prioritizing \"hate politics\" instead of fulfilling its duties. He also noted that a week earlier, the federal government was prepared to impose emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging the PTI to reconsider its strategy. Bilawal suggested that the PTI should participate in parliamentary proceedings and help change the political atmosphere in Karachi. He emphasized that the PTI's current approach was alienating its workers and that ending extremist politics could pave the way for dialogue and progress.",
  "summary": "PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Friday that the PTI’s “extremist politics” were hurting the party itself, calling on it to reconsider its political strategy. “The PTI is a party that has public supporters, but it keeps disappointing the people because of its decisions and extremist politics,” Bilawal said while addressing an event in Karachi. “It has no political role in this city or…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari criticizes PTI's extremist politics harming the party",
    "PTI marching for Imran Khan's release despite government warnings",
    "Bilawal urges PTI to abandon hate politics and participate in parliamentary proceedings"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Bilawal says PTI hurting itself by not abandoning its 'extremist politics', urges party to change its strategy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/bilawal-says-pti-hurting-itself-by-not-abandoning-its-extremist",
        "published": "2026-10-09T14:19:18.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}